When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live.

The liberty of the press is a blessing when we are inclined to write against others, and a calamity when we find ourselves overborne by the multitude of our assailants.

Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.

Applause abates diligence.

I also admit, that there are some sluggish men who are improved by drinking; as there are fruits which are not good till they are rotten.

Youth enters the world with very happy prejudices in her own favour.

In a Man's Letters you know, Madam, his soul lies naked, his letters are only the mirrour of his breast.