Friendship is not always the sequel of obligation.
Smoking is a shocking thing - blowing smoke out of our mouths into other people's mouths, eyes, and noses, and having the same thing done to us.
Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful.
Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
The life of a solitary man will be certainly miserable, but not certainly devout.
Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach.