Every man speaks and writes with intent to be understood; and it can seldom happen but he that understands himself might convey his notions to another, if, content to be understood, he did not seek to be admired.

A man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek.

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

This man [Chesterfield], I thought, had been a Lord among wits; but I find he is only a wit among Lords.

The happiest part of a man's life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning.

He who fails to please in his salutation and address is at once rejected, and never obtains an opportunity of showing his latest excellences or essential qualities.

Good breeding consists in having no particular mark of any profession, but a general elegance of manners.