Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks. The flowers which scatter their odours from time to time in the paths of life, grow up without culture from seeds scattered by chance.

The vanity of being known to be trusted with a secret is generally one of the chief motives to disclose it.

The true effect of genuine politeness seems to be rather ease than pleasure.

To be prejudiced is always to be weak

A married man has many cares, but a bachelor no pleasures.

Judgment is forced upon us by experience

Discord generally operates in little things; it is inflamed ... by contrariety of taste oftener than principles.