Nothing flatters a man as much as the happiness of his wife; he is always proud of himself as the source of it.

Cunning differs from wisdom as twilight from open day.

It is unpleasing to represent our affairs to our own disadvantage; yet it is necessary to shew the evils which we desire to be removed.

I doubt if there ever was a man who was not gratified by being told that he was liked by the women.

The man who feels himself ignorant should, at least, be modest.

Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.

A man's mind grows narrow in a narrow place.