Of him that hopes to be forgiven it is indispensably required that he forgive. It is, therefore, superfluous to urge any other motive. On this great duty eternity is suspended, and to him that refuses to practise it, the throne of mercy is inaccessible, and the Saviour of the world has been born in vain.

The great effect of friendship is beneficence, yet by the first act of uncommon kindness it is endangered.

I doubt if there ever was a man who was not gratified by being told that he was liked by the women.

Politeness is fictitious benevolence. Depend upon it, the want of it never fails to produce something disagreeable to one or other.

Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.

None are happy but by anticipation of change.

The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be rekindled by intervals of absence.