Writers of novels and romance in general bring a double loss to their readers; robbing them of their time and money; representing men, manners, and things, that never have been, or are likely to be.

Begin nothing without considering what the end may be.

Nature has not placed us in an inferior rank to men, no more than the females of other animals, where we see no distinction of capacity, though I am persuaded if there was a commonwealth of rational horses... it would be an established maxim amongst them that a mare could not be taught to pace.

A man that is ashamed of passions that are natural and reasonable is generally proud of those that are shameful and silly.

Miserable is the fate of writers: if they are agreeable, they are offensive; and if dull, they starve.

Be plain in dress, and sober in your diet; In short, my deary, kiss me, and be quiet.

Conscience is justice's best minister; it threatens, promises, rewards, and punishes and keeps all under control; the busy must attend to its remonstrances, the most powerful submit to its reproof, and the angry endure its upbraidings. While conscience is our friend all is peace; but if once offended farewell the tranquil mind.