Unless a woman has an amorous heart, she is a dull companion.

Some claim a place in the list of patriots, by an acrimonious and unremitting opposition to the court. This mark is by no means infallible. Patriotism is not necessarily included in rebellion. A man may hate his king, yet not love his country.

Life has no pleasure higher or nobler than that of friendship.

If I had no duties, and no reference to futurity, I would spend my life in driving briskly in a post-chaise with a pretty woman.

The business of life summons us away from useless grief, and calls us to the exercise of those virtues of which we are lamenting our deprivation.

To do something is in every man's power.

By those who look close to the ground dirt will be seen. I hope I see things from a greater distance.