He was dull in a new way, and that made many think him great.

It may be no less dangerous to claim, on certain occasions, too little than too much. There is something captivating in spirit and intrepidity, to which we often yield as to a resistless power; nor can we often yield as to a resistless power; nor can he reasonably expect the confidence of others who too apparently distrusts himself.

To read, write, and converse in due proportions, is, therefore, the business of a man of letters.

Admiration must be continued by that novelty which first produces it; and how much soever is given, there must always be reason to imagine that more remains.

In his comic scenes, Shakespeare seems to produce, without labor, what no labor can improve.

A newswriter is a man without virtue, who lies at home for his own profit.

Ignorance, madam, pure ignorance.