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.

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

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.

The survivorship of a worthy man in his son is a pleasure scarce inferior to the hopes of the continuance of his own life.

You see, among men who are honored with the common appellation ogentleman, many contradictions to that character.

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

Modesty never rages, never murmurs, never pouts; when it is ill-treated, it pines, it beseeches, it languishes.