For, if we take an examination of what is generally understood by happiness, as it has respect either to the understanding or the senses, we shall find all its properties and adjuncts will herd under this short definition: that it is a perpetual possession of being well deceived.

Arbitrary power is but the first natural step from anarchy, or the savage life.

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

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

If you were not reasoned into your beliefs, you cannot be reasoned out of them.

Blot out, correct, insert, refine, enlarge, diminish, interline. Be mindful, when invention fails. To scratch your head and bite your nails.

A footman may swear; but he cannot swear like a lord. He can swear as often: but can he swear with equal delicacy, propriety, and judgment?