So much are our minds influenced by the accidents of our bodies, that every man is more the man of the day than a regular and consequential character.

Any affectation whatsoever in dress implies, in my mind, a flaw in the understanding.

Very ugly or very beautiful women should be flattered on their understanding, and mediocre ones on their beauty.

If you have an hour, will you not improve that hour, instead of idling it away?

Women are all so far Machiavellians that they are never either good or bad by halves; their passions are too strong, and their reason too weak, to do anything with moderation.

Custom has made dancing sometimes necessary for a young man; therefore mind it while you learn it, that you may learn to do it well, and not be ridiculous, though in a ridiculous act.

Few people do business well, who do nothing else.