Two quite opposite qualities equally bias our minds - habits and novelty.
Avoid making yourself the subject of conversation.
Duty is what goes most against the grain, because in doing that we do only what we are strictly obliged to, and are seldom much praised for it.
The most exquisite pleasure is giving pleasure to others.
Wit is the god of moments, but Genius is the god of ages.
It is a proof of boorishness to confer a favor with a bad grace; it is the act of giving that is hard and painful. How little does a smile cost?