Political liberty is only good insofar as it produces private liberty.

On Sir Joshua Reynolds's observing that the real character of a man was found out by his amusements. Yes, Sir, no man is a hypocrite in his pleasures.

Whatever you have spend less.

A generous and elevated mind is distinguished by nothing more certainly than an eminent degree of curiosity.

To buried merit rise the tardy bust.

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

To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.