People commonly educate their children as they build their houses, according to some plan they think beautiful, without considering whether it is suited to the purposes for which they are designed.

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.

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

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

Lord Bacon makes beauty to consist of grace and motion.

We are no more free agents than the queen of clubs when she victoriously takes prisoner the knave of hearts.

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.