While conscience is our friend, all is at peace; however once it is offended, farewell to a tranquil mind.

My dear Smollett ... disgraces his talent by writing those stupid romances called history.

Tis the established custom [in Vienna] for every lady to have two husbands, one that bears the name, and another that performs the duties.

Time has the same effect on the mind as on the face; the predominant passion and the strongest feature become more conspicuous from the others retiring.

I have often observ'd the loudest Laughers to be the dullest Fellows in the Company.

I am afraid we are little better than straws upon the water; we may flatter ourselves that we swim, when the current carries us along.

A face is too slight a foundation for happiness.