Tears are often to be found where there is little sorrow, and the deepest sorrow without any tears.

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.

Pope had been flattered till he thought himself one of the moving powers of the system of life. When he talked of laying down his pen, those who sat round him intreated and implored; and self-love did not suffer him to suspect that they went away and laughed.

Everybody loves to have things which please the palate put in their way, without trouble or preparation.

Great abilities are not requisite for an Historian; for in historical composition, all the greatest powers of the human mind are quiescent.

Try and forget our cares and sickness, and contribute, as we can to the happiness of each other.

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