The jealous man's disease is of so malignant a nature, that it converts all it takes into its own nourishment.

Nature delights in the most plain and simple diet.

I think I may define taste to be that faculty of the soul which discerns the beauties of an author with pleasure, and the imperfections with dislike.

I have often reflected within myself on this unaccountable humor in womankind of being smitten with everything that is showy and superficial, and on the numberless evils that befall the sex from this light fantastical disposition.

It is always to be understood that a lady takes all you detract from the rest of her sex to be a gift to her.

Unbounded courage and compassion join'd, Tempering each other in the victor's mind, Alternately proclaim him good and great, And make the hero and the man complete.

A cheerful temper, joined with innocence will make beauty attractive, knowledge delightful, and wit good-natured.