I have never had any great esteem for the generality of the fair sex, and my only consolation for being of that gender has been the assurance it gave me of never being married to any one among them.

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.

Solitude begets whimsies.

Satire should, like a polished razor keen, Wound with a touch that's scarcely felt or seen.

Muse, time has taught me that all metaphysical systems, even historical facts given as truths, are hardly that, so I amuse myself with more agreeable lies; I no longer read anything but novels.

Civility cost nothing.

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