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

A face is too slight a foundation for happiness.

A woman, till five-and-thirty, is only looked upon as a raw girl, and can possibly make no noise in the world till about forty.

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

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

I wish you would moderate that fondness you have for your children. I do not mean you should abate any part of your care, or not do your duty to them in its utmost extent, but I would have you early prepare yourself for disappointments, which are heavy in proportion to their being surprising.

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.