Always to be right, always to trample forward, and never to doubt, are not these the great qualities with which dullness takes the lead in the world?

I have seen no men in life loving their profession so much as painters, except, perhaps, actors, who, when not engaged themselves, always go to the play.

The ladies--Heaven bless them!--are, as a general rule, coquettes from babyhood upwards.

If a man's character is to be abused, say what you will, there's nobody like a relative to do the business.

As if the ray which travels from the sun would reach me sooner than the man who blacks my boots.

Pray, dear madam, another glass; it is Christmas time, it will do you no harm.

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.