Let the gulled fool the toil of war pursue, where bleed the many to enrich the few.

Some men use no other means to acquire respect than by insisting on it; and it sometimes answers their purpose, as it does a highwayman's in regard to money.

Immoderate assurance is perfect licentiousness.

Virtues, like essences, lose their fragrance when exposed.

There is nothing more universally commended than a fine day; the reason is that people can commend it without envy.

Trifles discover a character, more than actions of importance.

The making presents to a lady one addresses is like throwing armor into an enemy's camp, with a resolution to recover it.