Many useful and valuable books lie buried in shops and libraries, unknown and unexamined, unless some lucky compiler opens them by chance, and finds an easy spoil of wit and learning.

Of many, imagined blessings it may be doubted whether he that wants or possesses them had more reason to be satisfied with his lot.

One cause, which is not always observed, of the insufficiency of riches, is that they very seldom make their owner rich.

Parents are by no means exempt from the intoxication of dominion.

He that is already corrupt is naturally suspicious, and he that becomes suspicious will quickly become corrupt.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

It is advantageous to an author that his book should be attacked as well as praised. Fame is a shuttlecock. If it be struck at one end of the room, it will soon fall to the ground. To keep it up, it must be struck at both ends.