Lawyers and rogues are vermin not easily rooted out of a rich soil.

I firmly believe, notwithstanding all our complaints, that almost every person upon earth tastes upon the totality more happiness than misery.

It was said of old Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, that she never puts dots over her I s, to save ink.

I do not dislike the French from the vulgar antipathy between neighboring nations, but for their insolent and unfounded air of superiority.

He was persuaded he could know no happiness but in the society of one with whom he could for ever indulge the melancholy that had taken possession of his soul.

Letters to absence can a voice impart, And lend a tongue when distance gags the heart.

Had I children, my utmost endeavors would be to make them musicians.