There is nothing so minute, or inconsiderable, that I would not rather know it than not.

Those whose abilities or knowledge incline them most to deviate from the general round of life are recalled from eccentricity by the laws of their existence.

If the man who turnips cries, Cry not when his father dies, 'Tis proof that he had rather Have a turnip than his father.

I am sorry I have not learnt to play at cards. It is very useful in life: it generates kindness, and consolidates society.

Try and forget our cares and sickness, and contribute, as we can to the happiness of each other.

Sir, they are a race of convicts, and ought to be thankful for any thing we allow them short of hanging.

General irregularities are known in time to remedy themselves. By the constitution of ancient Egypt, the priesthood was continually increasing, till at length there was no people beside themselves; the establishment was then dissolved, and the number of priests was reduced and limited. Thus among us, writers will, perhaps, be multiplied, till no readers will be found, and then the ambition of writing must necessarily cease.