Beauty loses its relish; the graces never.

Beauty is a dangerous property, tending to corrupt the mind of the wife, though it soon loses its influence over the husband. A figure agreeable and engaging, which inspires affection, without the ebriety of love, is a much safer choice.

An infallible way to make your child miserable is to satisfy all his demands.

Emotions are raised in us, not only by the qualities and actions of others, but also by their feelings. I cannot behold a man in distress, without partaking of his pain; nor in joy, without partaking of his pleasure.

Violent passions are formed in solitude. In the busy world no object has time to make a deep impression.

Great wants proceed from great wealth; but they are undutiful children, for they sink wealth down to poverty.

Ridicule, which chiefly arises from pride, a selfish passion, is but at best a gross pleasure, too rough an entertainment for those who are highly polished and refined.