Copiousness and simplicity, variety and unity, constitute real greatness of character.

The public seldom forgive twice.

True philosophy is that which renders us to ourselves, and all others who surround us, better, and at the same time more content, more patient, more calm and more ready for all decent and pure enjoyment.

He is incapable of a truly good action who finds not a pleasure in contemplating the good actions of others.

Be neither too early in the fashion, nor too long out of it; nor at any time in the extremes of it.

Dress is an index of your contents.

He who goes round about in his requests wants commonly more than he chooses to appear to want.