The habit of looking on the bright side of every event is worth more than a thousand pounds a year.

Madam, before you flatter a man so grossly to his face, you should consider whether or not your flattery is worth his having.

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government rather than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual.

They who have already enjoyed the crowds and noise of the great city, know their desire to return is little more than the restlessness of a vacant mind, that they are not so much led by hope as driven by disgust, and wish rather to leave the country than to see the town.

Men are generally idle, and ready to satisfy themselves, and intimidate the industry of others, by calling that impossible which is only difficult.

Abuse is often of service. There is nothing so dangerous to an author as silence.

A cow is a very good animal in the field; but we turn her out of a garden.