The manner of a vulgar man has freedom without ease, and the manner of a gentleman has ease without freedom.

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

The vulgar only laugh, but never smile; whereas well-bred people often smile, but seldom laugh.

Many people come into company full of what they intend to say in it themselves, without the least regard to others; and thus charged up to the muzzle are resolved to let it off at any rate.

An honest man may really love a pretty girl, but only an idiot marries her merely because she is pretty.

Silence and reserve suggest latent power. What some men think has more effect than what others say.

When one is at play, one should not think of one's learning.