It is good sense applied with diligence to what was at first a mere accident, and which by great application grew to be called, by the generality of mankind, a particular genius.

Domestic discord is not inevitably and fatally necessary; but yet it is not easy to avoid.

We are more pained by ignorance than delighted by instruction.

Politeness is fictitious benevolence. Depend upon it, the want of it never fails to produce something disagreeable to one or other.

Greece appears to be the fountain of knowledge; Rome of elegance

Time quickly puts an end to artificial and accidental fame

A man who both spends and saves money is the happiest man, because he has both enjoyments.