No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had
A man seldom thinks with more earnestness of anything than he does of his dinner.
This man [Chesterfield], I thought, had been a Lord among wits; but I find he is only a wit among Lords.
Every man is of importance to himself.
Stand Firm for your country, and become a man Honour'd and lov'd: It were a noble life, To be found dead, embracing her.
Poverty has, in large cities, very different appearances; it is often concealed in splendour, and often in extravagance.