Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same.

You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.

And e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, The heart distrusting asks if this be joy.

Politeness is the result of good sense and good nature.

And what is friendship but a name, A charm that lulls to sleep, A shade that follows wealth or fame, And leaves the wretch to weep?

We sometimes had those little rubs which Providence sends to enhance the value of its favors.

I always get the better when I argue alone.