Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

Beauty, without kindness, dies unenjoyed and undelighting.

It is generally allowed, that no man ever found the happiness of possession proportionate to that expectation which incited his desire, and invigorated his pursuit; nor has any man found the evils of life so formidable in reality, as they were described to him by his own imagination; every species of distress brings with it some peculiar supports, some unforeseen means of resisting, or powers of enduring.

Sir, I did not count your glasses of wine, why should you number up my cups of tea?

Pain is less subject than pleasure to careless expression.

A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair.