Long customs are not easily broken; he that attempts to change the course of his own life very often labors in vain; and how shall we do that for others, which we are seldom able to do for ourselves.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.

Almost all the moral good which is left among us is the apparent effect of physical evil.

His death eclipsed the gayety of nations, and impoverished the public stock of harmless pleasure.

Sir, I did not count your glasses of wine, why should you number up my cups of tea?

The gloomy and the resentful are always found among those who have nothing to do or who do nothing.

The noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high road that leads him to England.