It is better that some should be unhappy rather than that none should be happy, which would be the case in a general state of equality.

It is commonly a weak man who marries for love.

Lexicographer: a writer of dictionaries, a harmless drudge, that busies himself in tracing the original, and detailing the signification of words.

You never find people laboring to convince you that you may live very happily upon a plentiful income.

It is more reasonable to wish for reputation while it may be enjoyed, as Anacreon calls upon his companions to give him for present use the wine and garlands which they propose to bestow upon his tomb.

Frequent discontent must proceed from frequent hardships.

Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.