Sir, he throws away his money without thought and without merit. I do not call a tree generous that sheds its fruit at every breeze.

No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had

There must always be a struggle between a father and son, while one aims at power and the other at independence.

Foppery is never cured; it is the bad stamina of the mind, which, like those of the body, are never rectified; once a coxcomb always a coxcomb.

Such is the constitution of man that labour may be styled its own reward; nor will any external incitements be requisite, if it be considered how much happiness is gained, and how much misery escaped, by frequent and violent agitation of the body.

Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.

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