A small country town is not the place in which one would choose to quarrel with a wife; every human being in such places is a spy.

The animadversions of critics are commonly such as may easily provoke the sedatest writer to some quickness of resentment and asperity of reply.

It is the care of a very great part of mankind to conceal their indigence from the rest. They support themselves by temporary expedients, and every day is lost in contriving for to-morrow.

We may have uneasy feelings for seeing a creature in distress without pity; for we have not pity unless we wish to relieve them.

If we will have the kindness of others, we must endure their follies.

An exotic and irrational entertainment.

He endearing elegance of female friendship.