Since our persons are not of our own making, when they are such as appear defective or uncomely, it is, methinks, an honest and laudable fortitude to dare to be ugly.

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.

The world is grown so full of dissimulation and compliment, that men's words are hardly any signification of their thoughts.

There are so few who can grow old with a good grace.

How few there are who are furnished with abilities sufficient to recommend their actions to the admiration of the world, and distinguish themselves from the rest of mankind.

A fool is in himself the object of pity, until he is flattered.