People hardly ever do anything in anger, of which they do not repent.

If the education and studies of children were suited to their inclinations and capacities, many would be made useful members of society that otherwise would make no figure in it.

All human excellence is but comparative — there are persons who excel us, as much as we fancy we excel the meanest.

A fop takes great pains to hang out a sign, by his dress, of what he has within.

All that hoops are good for is to clean dirty shoes and keep fellows at a distance.

To what a bad choice is many a worthy woman betrayed, by that false and inconsiderate notion, That a reformed rake makes the best husband!

Love is not a volunteer thing.