Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.

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

The married state, with and without the affection suitable to it, is the completest image of heaven and hell we are capable of receiving in this life.

Praise from an enemy is the most pleasing of all commendations.

Pleasure seizes the whole man who addicts himself to it, and will not give him leisure for any good office in life which contradicts the gayety of the present hour.

Violins are the lively, forward, importunate wits, that distinguish themselves by the flourishes of imagination, sharpness of repartee, glances of satire, and bear away the upper part in every consort.

Since we cannot promise our selves constant health, let us endeavour at such temper as may be our best support in the decay of it.