I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

One can never outlive one's vanity.

I believe more follies are committed out of complaisance to the world, than in following our own inclinations.

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.

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.

Satire should, like a polished razor keen, Wound with a touch that's scarcely felt or seen.

I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.