Our own self-love draws a thick veil between us and our faults.

Choose the company of your superiors whenever you can have it.

The nation looked upon him as a deserter, and he shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom.

No man tastes pleasures truly, who does not earn them by previous business; and few people do business well, who do nothing else.

Good breeding is the result of good sense, some good nature, and a little self-denial for the sake of others.

A gentleman is often seen, but very seldom heard to laugh.

The only solid and lasting peace between a man and his wife is, doubtless, a separation.