Nothing is certain in London but expense.

We may daily discover crowds acquire sufficient wealth to buy gentility, but very few that possess the virtues which ennoble human nature, and (in the best sense of the word) constitute a gentleman.

The regard one shows economy, is like that we show an old aunt who is to leave us something at last.

Whoe'er excels in what we prize, appears a hero in our eyes.

There are no persons more solicitous about the preservation of rank than those who have no rank at all. Observe the humors of a country christening, and you will find no court in Christendom so ceremonious as the quality of Brentford.

Virtues, like essences, lose their fragrance when exposed. They are sensitive plants, which will not bear too familiar approaches.

Every good poet includes a critic, but the reverse is not true.