The round of a passionate man's life is in contracting debts in his passion, which his virtue obliges him to pay. He spends his time in outrage and acknowledgment, injury and reparation.

It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time.

A thousand years may elapse before there shall appear another man with a power of versification equal to that of Pope.

It seems to be remarkable that death increases our veneration for the good, and extenuates our hatred for the bad.

Everybody loves to have things which please the palate put in their way, without trouble or preparation.

Madam, before you flatter a man so grossly to his face, you should consider whether or not your flattery is worth his having.

There are three distinct kind of judges upon all new authors or productions; the first are those who know no rules, but pronounce entirely from their natural taste and feelings; the second are those who know and judge by rules; and the third are those who know, but are above the rules. These last are those you should wish to satisfy. Next to them rate the natural judges; but ever despise those opinions that are formed by the rules.