If the world had but a dozen Arbuthnots in it, I would burn my Travels.

The scholars of Ireland seem not to have the least conception of style, but run on in a flat phraseology, often mingled with barbarous terms.

The example alone of a vicious prince will corrupt an age; but that of a good one will not reform it.

Party is the madness of many for the gain of a few.

Exploding many things under the name of trifles is a very false proof either of wisdom or magnanimity, and a great check to virtuous actions with regard to fame.

For to enter the palace of learning at the great gate requires an expense of time and forms, therefore men of much haste and little ceremony are content to get in by the back-door

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