Such is the constitution of man that labour may be styled its own reward; nor will any external incitements be requisite, if it be considered how much happiness is gained, and how much misery escaped, by frequent and violent agitation of the body.

The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

Every period of life is obliged to borrow its happiness from time to come.

He that embarks on the voyage of life will always wish to advance rather by the impulse of the wind than the strokes of the oar; and many fold in their passage; while they lie waiting for the gale.

Women have two weapons - cosmetics and tears

Women can spin very well; but they cannot make a good book of cookery.

All imposture weakens confidence and chills benevolence.