The scum of the People are most Tyrannical when they get the Power, and treat their Betters with the greatest Insolence.

Although it has been said by men of more wit than wisdom, and perhaps more malice than either, that women are naturally incapable of acting prudently, or that they are necessarily determined to folly, I must by no means grant it.

. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason for another Choice.

We must Think what we Say, and Mean what we Profess.

Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up.

That Man indeed can never be good at heart, who is full of himself and his own Endowments.

The Steps to Folly as well as Sin are gradual, and almost imperceptible, and when we are once on the Decline, we go down without taking notice on't.