Cunning is none of the best nor worst qualities; it floats between virtue and vice; there is scarce any exigence where it may not, and perhaps ought not to be supplied by prudence.

Women are extreme; they are better than men, or worse.

Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings.

The exact contrary of what is generally believed is often the truth.

Amongst such as out of cunning hear all and talk little, be sure to talk less; or if you must talk, say little.

The wise person often shuns society for fear of being bored.

How much wit, good-nature, indulgences, how many good offices and civilities, are required among friends to accomplish in some years what a lovely face or a fine hand does in a minute!