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.

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

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

one would suffer a great deal to be happy.

We have all our playthings. Happy are they who are contented with those they can obtain; those hours are spent in the wisest manner that can easiest shade the ills of life, and are the least productive of ill consequences.

A face is too slight a foundation for happiness.