Vanity is a mark of humility rather than of pride.

Conscience signifies that knowledge which a man hath of his own thoughts and actions; and because, if a man judgeth fairly of his actions by comparing them with the law of God, his mind will approve or condemn him; this knowledge or conscience may be both an accuser and a judge.

Lose no time to contradict her, Nor endeavor to convict her; Only take this rule along, Always to advise her wrong, And reprove her when she's right; She may then grow wise for spite.

An English tongue, if refined to a certain standard, might perhaps be fixed forever.

Better belly burst than good liquor be lost.

Life is a tragedy wherein we sit as spectators for a while and then act our part in it.

Pride, ill nature, and want of sense, are the three great sources of ill manners.