Very few men, properly speaking, live at present, but are providing to live another time.

I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee or a ragout.

Undoubtedly, philosophers are in the right when they tell us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison.

Two friendships in two breasts requires The same aversions and desires.

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.

Wise people are never less alone than when they are alone.

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