A Woman is naturally more helpless than the other Sex; and a Man of Honour and Sense should have this in his View in all Manner of Commerce with her.

It is a secret known but to few, yet of no small use in the conduct of life, that when you fall into a man's conversation, the first thing you should consider is, whether he has a greater inclination to hear you, or that you should hear him.

Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weakness of an exalted character.

A favor well bestowed is almost as great an honor to him who confers it as to him who receives it.

How few there are who are furnished with abilities sufficient to recommend their actions to the admiration of the world, and distinguish themselves from the rest of mankind.

The world will never be in any manner of order or tranquility until men are firmly convinced that conscience, honor and credit are all in one interest

I look upon it as a Point of Morality, to be obliged by those who endeavour to oblige me