There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher.

Those who place their affections at first on trifles for amusement, will find these trifles become at last their most serious concerns.

We seldom speak of the virtue which we have, but much oftener of that which we lack.

Our Garrick 's a salad; for in him we see Oil, vinegar, sugar, and saltness agree!

Well had the boding tremblers learned to trace the day's disasters in his morning face.

A silent address is the genuine eloquence of sincerity.

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.