Flattery pleases very generally. In the first place, the flatterer may think what he says to be true; but, in the second place, whether he thinks so or not, he certainly thinks those whom he flatters of consequence enough to be flattered.

Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.

There should be a stated day for commemorating the birthday of our Savior, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.

We owe to memory not only the increase of our knowledge, and our progress in rational inquiries, but many other intellectual pleasures

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.

Nothing is more common than mutual dislike, where mutual approbation is particularly expected.

Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasures.