The pleasure of gratifying whim is very great. It is known only by those who are whimsical.

Those who would extirpate evil from the world know little of human nature. As well might punch be palatable without souring as existence agreeable without care.

I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything.

As all who come into the country must obey the King, so all who come into an university must be of the Church.

When a man is familiar with many people he must expect many disagreeable familiarizations.

In every place, where there is any thing worthy of observation, there should be a short printed directory for strangers.

[A]s a lady adjusts her dress before a mirror, a man adjusts his character by looking at his journal.