A good man will extend his munificence to the industrious poor of all persuasions reduced by age, infirmity, or accident; to thosewho labour under incurable maladies; and to the youth of either sex, who are capable of beginning the world with advantage, but have not the means.

Men know no medium: They will either, spaniel-like, fawn at your feet, or be ready to leap into your lap.

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

The life of a good man was a continual warfare with his passions.

The coyest maids make the fondest wives.

Platonic love is platonic nonsense.

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