A dull head thinks of no better way to show himself wise, than by suspecting everything in his way.

Woman was formed to admire; man to be admirable. His are the glories of the sun at noonday; hers the softened splendors of the midnight moon.

The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.

The judgment of the world stands upon matter of fortune.

A popular license is indeed the many-headed tyrant.

The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.

Laughter almost ever cometh of things most disproportioned to ourselves and nature: delight hath a joy in it either permanent or present; laughter hath only a scornful tickling.