On Sir Joshua Reynolds's observing that the real character of a man was found out by his amusements. Yes, Sir, no man is a hypocrite in his pleasures.

Unless a woman has an amorous heart, she is a dull companion.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

The king who makes war on his enemies tenderly distresses his subjects most cruelly.

Slavery is now nowhere more patiently endured, than in countries once inhabited by the zealots of liberty.

Change is not made without inconvenience.

To be flattered is grateful, even when we know that our praises are not believed by those who pronounce them; for they prove, at least, our power, and show that our favour is valued, since it is purchased by the meanness of falsehood.