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

Love occupies a vast space in a woman's thoughts, but fills a small portion in a man's life.

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

Those who are animated by hope can perform what would seem impossibilities to those who are under the depressing influence of fear.

how impossible it is not to laugh in some company, or to laugh in others.

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

Business was his aversion; Pleasure was his business.