Men generally are afraid of a wife who has more understanding than themselves.

Smatterers in learning are the most opinionated.

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.

Sorrow makes an ugly face odious.

Prejudices in disfavor of a person fix deeper, and are much more difficult to be removed, than prejudices in favor.

Shame is a fitter and generally a more effectual punishment for a child than beating.

An acquaintance with the muses, in the education of youth, contributes not a little to soften manners. It gives a delicate turn to the imagination and a polish to the mind.