In the common run of mankind, for one that is wise and good you find ten of a contrary character.
Whether zeal or moderation be the point we aim at, let us keep fire out of the one, and frost out of the other.
The most skillful flattery is to let a person talk on, and be a listener.
Man is the merriest species of the creation; all above or below him are serious.
The utmost extent of man's knowledge, is to know that he knows nothing.
In England we see people lulled sleep with solid and elaborate discourses of piety, who would be warmed and transported out of themselves by the bellowings and distortions of enthusiasm.