There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy
Vanity makes people ridiculous, pride odious, and ambition terrible.
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.
Readings is to the mind what exercice is to the body.
Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weakness of an exalted character.