As for disappointing them I should not so much mind; but I can't abide to disappoint myself.

The jests of the rich are ever successful.

There is nothing magnanimous in bearing misfortunes with fortitude, when the whole world is looking on.... He who, without friends to encourage or even without hope to alleviate his misfortunes, can behave with tranquility and indifference, is truly great.

There is one way by which a strolling player may be ever secure of success; that is, in our theatrical way of expressing it, to make a great deal of the character. To speak and act as in common life is not playing, nor is it what people come to see; natural speaking, like sweet wine, runs glibly over the palate and scarcely leaves any taste behind it; but being high in a part resembles vinegar, which grates upon the taste, and one feels it while he is drinking.

To me more dear, congenial to my heart, One native charm, than all the gloss of art.

Where wealth and freedom reign contentment fails, And honour sinks where commerce long prevails.

To what fortuitous occurrence do we not owe every pleasure and convenience of our lives.