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

We should ask, not who is the most learned, but who is the best learned.

[On her political writings:] It is, I confess, very possible that these my Labours may only be destined to line Trunks, or preserve roast Meat from too fierce a Fire; yet in that Shape I shall be useful to my Country.

Men are vile inconstant toads.

I am in perfect health, and hear it said I look better than ever I did in my life, which is one of those lies one is always glad to hear.

Making verses is almost as common as taking snuff, and God can tell what miserable stuff people carry about in their pockets, and offer to all their acquaintances, and you know one cannot refuse reading and taking a pinch.

Civility costs nothing, and buys everything.