Hunger is never delicate; they who are seldom gorged to the full with praise may be safely fed with gross compliments, for the appetite must be satisfied before it is disgusted.

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

Was ever poet so trusted before?

It is generally agreed, that few men are made better by affluence or exaltation.

No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it.

Allegories drawn to great length will always break.

Those writers who lie on the watch for novelty can have little hope of greatness; for great things cannot have escaped former observation.