Evasions are the common shelter of the hard-hearted, the false, and impotent, when called upon to assist; the real great alone plan instantaneous help, even when their looks or words presage difficulties.

Not every one who has the gift of speech understands the value of silence.

God protects those he loves from worthless reading.

Airs of importance are the credentials of impotence.

Vanity and rudeness are seldom seen together.

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

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