One would think that the larger the company is in which we are engaged, the greater variety of thoughts and subjects would be started into discourse; but, instead of this we find that conversation is never so much straightened and confined, as in numerous assemblies.

The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them.

It is impossible for authors to discover beauties in one another's works; they have eyes only for spots and blemishes.

Encourage innocent amusement.

A man who has any relish for fine writing either discovers new beauties or receives stronger impressions from the masterly strokes of a great author every time he peruses him; besides that he naturally wears himself into the same manner of speaking and thinking.

What pity is it That we can die, but once to serve our country.

We are growing serious, and, let me tell you, that's the very next step to being dull.