The less you can enjoy, the poorer, the scantier yourself - the more you can enjoy, the richer, the more vigorous.

Take here the grand secret; if not of pleasing all, yet of displeasing none, and court mediocrity, avoid originality, and sacrifice to fashion.

He, who cannot forgive a trespass of malice to his enemy, has never yet tasted the most sublime enjoyment of love.

Softness of smile indicates softness of character.

Who has a daring eye tell downright truths and downright lies.

Him, who incessantly laughs in the street, you may commonly hear grumbling in his closet.

All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich