Nature is seldom in the wrong, custom always.
Men are vile inconstant toads.
one would suffer a great deal to be happy.
General notions are generally wrong.
Tis the established custom [in Vienna] for every lady to have two husbands, one that bears the name, and another that performs the duties.
The familiarities of the gaming-table contribute very much to the decay of politeness ... The pouts and quarrels that naturally arise from disputes must put an end to all complaisance, or even good will towards one another.