There is less flogging in our great schools than formerly-but then less is learned there; so what the boys get at one end they lose at the other.

He endearing elegance of female friendship.

Whoever desires, for his writings or himself, what none can reasonably contemn, the favour of mankind, must add grace to strength, and make his thoughts agreeable as well as useful. Many complain of neglect who never tried to attract regard.

There are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.

Politics are now nothing more than means of rising in the world. With this sole view do men engage in politics, and their whole conduct proceeds upon it.

Officious, innocent, sincere, Of every friendless name the friend.

We have less reason to be surprised or offended when we find others differ from us in opinion, because we very often differ from ourselves.