Milton, Madam, was a genius that could cut a Colossus from a rock; but could not carve heads upon cherry-stones.
I should as soon think of contradicting a bishop
Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.
It is generally agreed, that few men are made better by affluence or exaltation.
Many need no other provocation to enmity than that they find themselves excelled.
The vicious count their years; virtuous, their acts.