I cannot think of any character below the flatterer, except he who envies him

When a man is not disposed to hear music, there is not a more disagreeable sound in harmony than that of the violin.

I love to consider an Infidel, whether distinguished by the title of deist, atheist, or free-thinker.

Whoever would be wise should read the Proverbs; whoever would be holy should read the Psalms.

Whether a pretty woman grants or withholds her favors, she always likes to be asked for them.

Whenever you commend, add your reasons for doing so; it is this which distinguishes the approbation of a man of sense from the flattery of sycophants and admiration of fools.

It is an endless and frivolous Pursuit to act by any other Rule than the Care of satisfying our own Minds in what we do