The only true retirement is that of the heart; the only true leisure is the repose of the passions. To such persons it makes little difference whether they are young or old; and they die as they have lived, with graceful resignation.

I like a friend the better for having faults that one can talk about.

One shining quality lends a lustre to another, or hides some glaring defect.

I do not think there is anything deserving the name of society to be found out of London.

Friendship is cemented by interest, vanity, or the want of amusement; it seldom implies esteem, or even mutual regard.

It is remarkable how virtuous and generously disposed every one is at a play.

Do not quarrel with the world too soon; for, bad as it may be, it is the best we have to live in, here. If railing would have made it better, it would have been reformed long ago.