Such is the weakness of our nature, that when men are a little exalted in their condition they immediately conceive they have additional senses, and their capacities enlarged not only above other men, but above human comprehension itself.

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

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

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

Conversation never sits easier upon us than when we now and then discharge ourselves in a symphony of laughter, which may not improperly be called the chorus of conversation.

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

It has been a sort of maxim, that the greatest art is to conceal art; but I know not how, among some people we meet with, their greatest cunning is to appear cunning.