We often repent of our first thoughts, and scarce ever of our second.

Two clergymen disputing whether ordination would be valid without the imposition of both hands, the more formal one said, "Do you think the Holy Dove could fly down with only one wing?

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

It is charming to totter into vogue.

The contempt of money is no more a virtue than to wash one's hand is one; but one does not willingly shake hands with a man that never washes his.

I am persuaded that foolish writers and foolish readers are created for each other; and that fortune provides readers as she does mates for ugly women.

Life is a farce, and should not end with a mourning scene.