Speak of the moderns without contempt and of the ancients without idolatry; judge them all by their merits, but not by their age

Nature has hardly formed a woman ugly enough to be insensible to flattery upon her person.

Firmness of purpose is one of the best instruments of success.

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.

Swift speedy time, feathered with flying hours, Dissolves the beauty of the fairest brow.

True politeness is perfect ease and freedom. It simply consists in treating others just as you love to be treated yourself.

Pocket all your knowledge with your watch, and never pull it out in company unless desired.