No mask like open truth to cover lies, As to go naked is the best disguise.

In my conscience I believe the baggage loves me, for she never speaks well of me herself, nor suffers any body else to rail at me.

If happiness in self-content is placed, The wise are wretched, and fools only blessed.

O, nothing is more alluring than a levee from a couch in some confusion.

They are at the end of the gallery; retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.

He who closes his ears to the views of others shows little confidence in the integrity of his own views.

I am always of the opinion with the learned, if they speak first.