There is a greatness in being generous, and there is only simple justice in satisfying creditors. Generosity is the part of the soul raised above the vulgar.

People seek within a short span of life to satisfy a thousand desires, each of which is insatiable.

You, that are going to be married, think things can never be done too fast: but we that are old, and know what we are about, must elope methodically, madam.

A modest woman, dressed out in all her finery, is the most tremendous object of the whole creation.

Of praise a mere glutton, he swallow'd what came, And the puff a dunce, he mistook it for fame; Till his relish grown callous, almost to displease, Who pepper'd the highest was surest to please.

Conscience is a coward, and those faults it has not strength enough to prevent it seldom has justice enough to accuse.

There is unspeakable pleasure attending the life of a voluntary student.