I am not of the opinion generally entertained in this country [England], that man lives by Greek and Latin alone; that is, by knowing a great many words of two dead languages, which nobody living knows perfectly, and which are of no use in the common intercourse of life. Useful knowledge, in my opinion, consists of modern languages, history, and geography; some Latin may be thrown into the bargain, in compliance with custom, and for closet amusement.

Fear manifested invites danger.

Few fathers care much for their sons, or at least, most of them care more for their money. Of those who really love their sons, few know how to do it.

Statesmen and beauties are very rarely sensible of the gradations of their decay.

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it.

The rich are always advising the poor, but the poor seldom return the compliment.

Inferiority is what you enjoy in your best friends.