He that is already corrupt is naturally suspicious, and he that becomes suspicious will quickly become corrupt.

Had I learned to fiddle, I should have done nothing else.

Nothing is more common than mutual dislike, where mutual approbation is particularly expected.

A few men are sufficient to broach falsehoods, which are afterwards innocently diffused by successive relaters.

As any custom is disused, the words that expressed it must perish with it; as any opinion grows popular, it will innovate speech in the same proportion as it alters practice.

Unless a woman has an amorous heart, she is a dull companion.

It is our first duty to serve society.