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

Two women seldom grow intimate but at the expense of a third person.

Had Windham possessed discretion in debate, or Sheridan in conduct, they might have ruled their age.

When we are old, our friends find it difficult to please us, and are less concerned whether we be pleased or not.

When I am reading a book, whether wise or silly, it seems to me to be alive and talking to me.

When a real genius appeares in this world, you'll know him by the fact that all the fools have allied against him.

I row after health like a waterman.