When two Eglishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather.

Since every man is obliged to promote happiness and virtue, he should be careful not to mislead unwary minds, by appearing to set too high a value upon things by which no real excellence is conferred.

In a Man's Letters you know, Madam, his soul lies naked, his letters are only the mirrour of his breast.

Questioning is not the mode of conversation among gentlemen.

An Englishman is content to say nothing when he has nothing to say.

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.

Merit rather enforces respect than attracts fondness.