Civility cost nothing.

Whatever is clearly expressed is well wrote.

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.

I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.

Tis the established custom [in Vienna] for every lady to have two husbands, one that bears the name, and another that performs the duties.

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

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