Flattery, if judiciously administered, is always acceptable.

A man should never boast of his courage, nor a woman of her virtue, lest their doing so should be the cause of calling their possession of them into question.

Love and enthusiasm are always ridiculous, when not reciprocated by their objects.

We have a reading, a talking, and a writing public. When shall we have a thinking?

There are no persons capable of stooping so low as those who desire to rise in the world.

He who would remain honest ought to keep away want.

To appear rich, we become poor.