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.

Some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property.

wit is often its own worst enemy.

Remember, we can judge better by the conduct of people towards others than by their manner towards ourselves.

Confidence is the best proof of love.

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

Business was his aversion; Pleasure was his business.