Do as you would be done by, is the surest method of pleasing.

A man of sense soon discovers, because he carefully observes, where and how long he is welcome; and takes care to leave the company at least as soon as he is wished out of it. Fools never perceive whether they are ill timed or ill placed.

Ridicule is the best test of truth.

Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way in the world, without them it is like a great rough diamond, very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value; but most prized when polished.

An ignorant man is insignificant and contemptible; nobody cares for his company, and he can just be said to live, and that is all.

Ugliness is a letter of credit for some special purposes.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.