I always fear that creation will expire before teatime.

When I hear any man talk of an unalterable law, the only effect it produces on me is to convince me that he is an unalterable fool

Let the Dean and Canons lay their heads together and the thing will be done.

Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything.

In composing, as a general rule, run your pen through every other word you have written; you have no idea what vigor it will give your style.

A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.

Politeness is good nature regulated by good sense.