Life will not bear refinement. You must do as other people do.
As the greatest liar tells more truths than falsehoods, so may it be said of the worst man, that he does more good than evil.
Self-love is a busy prompter.
The true effect of genuine politeness seems to be rather ease than pleasure.
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.
Ignorance, when it is voluntary, is criminal.