An emperor in his nightcap will not meet with half the respect of an emperor with a crown.

We are all sure of two things, at least; we shall suffer and we shall all die.

A man's own heart must ever be given to gain that of another.

Wit generally succeeds more from being happily addressed than from its native poignancy. A jest, calculated to spread at a gaming-table, may be received with, perfect indifference should it happen to drop in a mackerel-boat.

Ridicule has even been the most powerful enemy of enthusiasm, and properly the only antagonist that can be opposed to it with success.

All that a husband or wife really wants is to be pitied a little, praised a little, and appreciated a little.

I do not love a man who is zealous for nothing.