Allegories drawn to great length will always break.

Those whose abilities or knowledge incline them most to deviate from the general round of life are recalled from eccentricity by the laws of their existence.

Sir, he throws away his money without thought and without merit. I do not call a tree generous that sheds its fruit at every breeze.

I have found men to be more kind than I expected, and less just.

What is read twice is usually remembered more than what is once written.

Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach.

To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.