Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.

Genius speaks only to genius.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

The instability of our tastes is the occasion of the irregularity of our lives.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.