A modest man never talks of himself.

There is nothing which continues longer than a moderate fortune; nothing of which one sees sooner the end than a large fortune.

It is through madness that we hate an enemy, and think of revenging ourselves; and it is through indolence that we are appeased, and do not revenge ourselves.

To give awkwardly is churlishness. The most difficult part is to give, then why not add a smile?

The noblest deeds are well enough set forth in simple language; emphasis spoils them.

A woman is easily governed, if a man takes her in hand.

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