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

Unhappy is that Grandeur which makes us too great to be good; and that Wit which sets us at a distance from true Wisdom.

A husband is indeed thought by both sexes so very valuable, that scarce a man who can keep himself clean and make a bow, but thinks he is good enough to pretend to any woman.

Every Body has so good an Opinion of their own Understanding as to think their own way the best.

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.

We ought as much as we can to endeavour the Perfecting of our Beings, and that we be as happy as possibly we may.

None of us whether Men or Women but have so good an Opinion of our own Conduct as to believe we are fit, if not to direct others, at least to govern our selves.