The bore is usually considered a harmless creature, or of that class of irrationa bipeds who hurt only themselves.

every man who takes a part in politics, especially in times when parties run high, must expect to be abused; they must bear it; and their friends must learn to bear it for them.

No man ever distinguished himself who could not bear to be laughed at.

When one illusion vanishes, another shall appear, and, still leading me forward towards an horizon that retreats as I advance, the happy prospect of futurity shall vanish only with my existence.

Now flattery can never do good; twice cursed in the giving and the receiving, it ought to be.

Beauties are always curious about beauties, and wits about wits.

The bore is good for promoting sleep; but though he causeth sleep in others, it is uncertain whether he ever sleeps himself; as few can keep awake in his company long enough to see. It is supposed that when he sleeps it is with his mouth open.