It's in no way my interest (according to the common acceptance of that word) to convince the world of their errors; that is, I shall get nothing from it but the private satisfaction of having done good to mankind, and I know nobody that reckons that satisfaction any part of their interest.

It goes far towards reconciling me to being a woman, when I reflect that I am thus in no danger of ever marrying one.

I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.

To always be loved one must ever be agreeable.

Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think.

The most romantic region of every country is that where the mountains unite themselves with the plains or lowlands.

How many thousands ... earnestly seeking what they do not want, while they neglect the real blessings in their possession -- I mean the innocent gratification of their senses, which is all we can properly call our own.