Before dinner men meet with great inequality of understanding.

Actions are visible, though motives are secret.

Every man's affairs, however little, are important to himself.

I am sorry I have not learnt to play at cards. It is very useful in life: it generates kindness, and consolidates society.

Beauty, without kindness, dies unenjoyed and undelighting.

If we consider the manner in which those who assume the office of directing the conduct of others execute their undertaking, it will not be very wonderful that their labours, however zealous or affectionate, are frequently useless. For what is the advice that is commonly given? A few general maxims, enforced with vehemence, and inculcated with importunity, but failing for want of particular reference and immediate application.

To build is to be robbed.