A novel must be exceptionally good to live as long as the average cat.
I really know nothing more criminal, more mean, and more ridiculous than lying. It is the production either of malice, cowardice, or vanity; and generally misses of its aim in every one of these views; for lies are always detected, sooner or later.
Whoever plays deep must necessarily lose his money or his character.
Always make the best of the best, and never make bad worse.
If you are not in fashion, you are nobody.
Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of indifference; and, when well concerted, must be decisive.