To talk in public, to think in solitude, to read and to hear, to inquire and answer inquiries, is the business of the scholar

The insolence of wealth will creep out.

I believe it will be found that those who marry late are best pleased with their children; and those who marry early, with their partners.

If we consider the manner in which those who assume the office of directing the conduct of others execute their undertaking, it will not be very wonderful that their labours, however zealous or affectionate, are frequently useless. For what is the advice that is commonly given? A few general maxims, enforced with vehemence, and inculcated with importunity, but failing for want of particular reference and immediate application.

It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must already know, that it is hot or cold, bright or cloudy, windy or calm.

Sir, a man who cannot get to heaven in a green coat, will not find his way thither the sooner in a grey one.

Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o'clock is a scoundrel.