We frequently fall into error and folly, not because the true principles of action are not known, but because for a time they are not remembered; he may, therefore, justly be numbered among the benefactors of mankind who contracts the great rules of life into short sentences that may early be impressed on the memory, and taught by frequent recollection to occur habitually to the mind.

I will take no more physick, not even my opiates; for I have prayed that I may render up my soul to God unclouded.

A man may be so much of everything that he is nothing of anything.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.

Once a coxcomb, always a coxcomb.

There are three distinct kind of judges upon all new authors or productions; the first are those who know no rules, but pronounce entirely from their natural taste and feelings; the second are those who know and judge by rules; and the third are those who know, but are above the rules. These last are those you should wish to satisfy. Next to them rate the natural judges; but ever despise those opinions that are formed by the rules.

What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.