It is as hard to satirize well a man of distinguished vices, as to praise well a man of distinguished virtues.

There seems to be no part of knowledge in fewer hands than that of discerning when to have done.

It often happens that, if a lie be believed only for an hour, it has done its work, and there is no further occasion for it.

My horses understand me tolerably well; I converse with them at least four hours every day. They are strangers to bridle or saddle; they live in great amity with me, and friendship of each other.

Brutes find out where their talents lie; a bear will not attempt to fly.

When I am in danger of bursting, I will go and whisper among the reeds.

A ridiculous passion which hath no being but in play-books and romances.