He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dulness in others.
An epithet or metaphor drawn from nature ennobles art; an epithet or metaphor drawn from art degrades nature.
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful.
No man is obliged to do as much as he can do. A man is to have part of his life to himself.
There is always something a woman will prefer to the truth.
You despise a man for avarice; but you do not hate him.