A newswriter is a man without virtue, who lies at home for his own profit.

Some have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil.

I know not any crime so great that a man could contrive to commit as poisoning the sources of eternal truth.

I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.

No degree of knowledge attainable by man is able to set him above the want of hourly assistance, or to extinguish the desire of fond endearments and tender officiousness; and, therefore, no one should think it unnecessary to learn those arts by which friendship may be gained.

Merit rather enforces respect than attracts fondness.

Applause abates diligence.