I never knew any man cured of inattention.

Great abilities, when employed as God directs, do but make the owners of them greater and more painful servants to their neighbors.

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

My hunger serves me instead of a clock.

If a man will observe as he walks the streets, I believe he will find the merriest countenances in mourning coaches.

Brutes find out where their talents lie; a bear will not attempt to fly.

Promises and pie-crust are made to be broken.