There is a heroism in crime as well as in virtue. Vice and infamy have their altars and their religion.

The greatest grossness sometimes accompanies the greatest refinement, as a natural relief.

We imagine that the admiration of the works of celebrated men has become common, because the admiration of their names has become so.

The world dread nothing so much as being convinced of their errors.

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

Perhaps propriety is as near a word as any to denote the manners of the gentleman; elegance is necessary to the fine gentleman; dignity is proper to noblemen; and majesty to kings.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.