Dandyism is a species of genius.

We are never so much disposed to quarrel with others as when we are dissatisfied with ourselves.

A man who does not endeavour to seem more than he is will generally be thought nothing of. We habitually make such large deductions for pretence and imposture that no real merit will stand against them. It is necessary to set off our good qualities with a certain air of plausibility and self-importance, as some attention to fashion is necessary.

If our hours were all serene, we might probably take almost as little note of them as the dial does of those that are clouded.

It is hard for any one to be an honest politician who is not born and bred a Dissenter.

Prejudice is the child of ignorance.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.