We ought always to conform to the manners of the greater number, and so behave as not to draw attention to ourselves. Excess either way shocks, and every man truly wise ought to attend to this in his dress as well as language, never to be affected in anything and follow without being in too great haste the changes of fashion.

When there is enough to eat for eight, there is plenty for ten.

Great is the fortune of he who possesses a good bottle, a good book, and a good friend.

Gold is the key, whatever else we try; and that sweet metal aids the conqueror in every case, in love as well as war.

Good Heavens! For more than forty years I have been speaking prose without knowing it.

Love is often the fruit of marriage.

I recover my property wherever I find it.