Wit is the god of moments, but Genius is the god of ages.

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

We must confess that at present the rich predominate, but the future will be for the virtuous and ingenious.

It is a sad thing when men have neither enough intelligence to speak well nor enough sense to hold their tongues; this is the root of all impertinence.

As riches and honor forsake a man, we discover him to be a fool, but nobody could find it out in his prosperity.

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!

Making a book is a craft, like making a clock; it needs more than native wit to be an author.