The affectation of some late authors to introduce and multiply cant words is the most ruinous corruption in any language.

The tiny Lilliputians surmise that Gulliver's watch may be his god, because it is that which, he admits, he seldom does anything without consulting.

If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would not have given them to such a scoundrel.

Under the rose, since here are none but friends, To own the truth we have some private ends.

There is no quality so contrary to any nature which one cannot affect, and put on upon occasion, in order to serve an interest.

It is the folly of too many to mistake the echo of a London coffee-house for the voice of the kingdom.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent.