The eye of the mind, like that of the body, can only extend its view to new objects, by losing sight of those which are now before it.
Every man is of importance to himself.
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
The Irish are a fair people: They never speak well of one another.
A man seldom thinks with more earnestness of anything than he does of his dinner.
I am very fond of the company of ladies. I like their beauty, I like their delicacy, I like their vivacity, and I like their silence.