The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.

Of what violences, murders, depredations, have not the epic poets, from all antiquity, been the occasion, by propagating false honor, false glory, and false religion?

She who is more ashamed of dishonesty than of poverty will not be easily overcome.

Over-niceness may be under-niceness.

The pleasures of the mighty are obtained by the tears of the poor.

The plays and sports of children are as salutary to them as labor and work are to grown persons.

The first vice of the first woman was curiosity, and it runs through the whole sex.