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.

Few things are so liberally bestowed, or squandered with so little effect, as good advice.

What is good only because it pleases cannot be pronounced good till it has been found to please.

Merit rather enforces respect than attracts fondness.

One cause, which is not always observed, of the insufficiency of riches, is that they very seldom make their owner rich.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect of pleasing impression.