To be flattered is grateful, even when we know that our praises are not believed by those who pronounce them; for they prove, at least, our power, and show that our favour is valued, since it is purchased by the meanness of falsehood.

It is however, reasonable, to have perfection in our eye; that we may always advance towards it, though we know it never can be reached.

Wine gives a man nothing... it only puts in motion what had been locked up in frost.

A horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse, not a remarkable mathematician.

Towering is the confidence of twenty-one.

When a Man is tried of London, he is tired of life.

Ease, a neutral state between pain and pleasure ... if it is not rising into pleasure will be falling towards pain.