He that would live clear of envy must lay his finger on his mouth, and keep his hand out of the ink-pot.
Roger L'EstrangeThe fairest blossoms of pleasantry thrive best where the sun is not strong enough to scorch, nor the soil rank enough to corrupt.
Roger L'EstrangeSome people are all quality; you would think they are made up of nothing but title and genealogy. The stamp of dignity defaces in them the very character of humanity and transports them to such a degree of haughtiness that they reckon it below themselves to exercise either good nature or good manners.
Roger L'EstrangePretences go a great way with men that take fair words and magisterial looks for current payment.
Roger L'Estrange