A good man, though he will value his own countrymen, yet will think as highly of the worthy men of every nation under the sun.

Friendship is the perfection of love, and superior to love; it is love purified, exalted, proved by experience and a consent of minds. Love, Madam, may, and love does, often stop short of friendship.

Quantity in diet is more to be regarded than quality. A full meal is a great enemy both to study and industry.

That dangerous but too commonly received notion, that a reformed rake makes the best husband.

A beautiful woman must expect to be more accountable for her steps, than one less attractive.

I am forced, as I have often said, to try to make myself laugh, that I may not cry: for one or other I must do.

The first step in achieving prosperity and wealth is learning to appreciate what you already have.