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

The little mind who loves itself, will wr'te and think with the vulgar; but the great mind will be bravely eccentric, and scorn the beaten road, from universal benevolence.

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

Philosophy ... should not pretend to increase our present stock, but make us economists of what we are possessed of.

A flattering painter, who made it his care To draw men as they ought to be, not as they are.

To make a fine gentleman, several trades are required, but chiefly a barber.

Politeness is the result of good sense and good nature.