Combinations of wickedness would overwhelm the world, by the advantage which licentious principles afford, did not those who have long practised perfidy grow faithless to each other.

Prejudice, not being founded on reason, cannot be removed by argument.

Spite and ill-nature are among the most expensive luxuries in life.

I advised Chambers, and would advise every young man beginning to compose, to do it as fast as he can, to get a habit of having his mind to start promptly; it is so much more difficult to improve in speed than in accuracy.

In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it; for no species of falsehood is more frequent than flattery, to which the coward is betrayed by fear, the dependent by interest, and the friend by tenderness: those who are neither servile nor timorous are yet desirous to bestow pleasure; and, while unjust demands of praise continue to be made, there will always be some whom hope, fear, or kindness will dispose to pay them.

Madam, before you flatter a man so grossly to his face, you should consider whether or not your flattery is worth his having.

Let him go abroad to a distant country; let him go to some place where he is not known. Don't let him go to the devil, where he is known.