Fully to understand a grand and beautiful thought requires, perhaps, as much time as to conceive it.
The true character of epistolary style is playfulness and urbanity.
Of what delights are we deprived by our excesses!
He who has imagination without learning has wings but no feet.
It is an aspect of all happiness to suppose that we deserve it.
There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.