Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility.

Here I have opportunity enough for the exercise of my talent, as the chief of my time is spent in conversation.

The truth is, that in London it is always a sickly season. Nobody is healthy in London, nobody can be.

Without scheming to do wrong, or to make others unhappy, there may be error and there may be misery. Thoughtlessness, want of attention to other people's feelings, and want of resolution, will do the business.

With women, the heart argues, not the mind.

[W]here other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.

Where a man does his best with only moderate powers, he will have the advantage over negligent superiority.