Story-telling is subject to two unavoidable defects,--frequent repetition and being soon exhausted; so that, whoever values this gift in himself, has need of a good memory, and ought frequently to shift his company.

A fig for your bill of fare; show me your bill of company.

Men always grow vicious before they become unbelievers.

Poor nations are hungry, and rich nations are proud; and pride and hunger will ever be at variance.

Your onions should be thoroughly boiled.

As love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold.

Ay, do despise me, I'm the prouder for it; I like to be despised.