By those who look close to the ground dirt will be seen. I hope I see things from a greater distance.

Each person's work is always a portrait of himself.

If we consider the manner in which those who assume the office of directing the conduct of others execute their undertaking, it will not be very wonderful that their labours, however zealous or affectionate, are frequently useless. For what is the advice that is commonly given? A few general maxims, enforced with vehemence, and inculcated with importunity, but failing for want of particular reference and immediate application.

A thousand years may elapse before there shall appear another man with a power of versification equal to that of Pope.

Curiosity is the thirst of the soul.

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

Why, sir, Sherry is dull, naturally dull; but it must have taken him a great deal of pains to become what we now see him. Such an excess of stupidity, Sir, is not in Nature.