Modesty makes large amends for the pain it gives those who labor under it, by the prejudice it affords every worthy person in their favor.

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

Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts.

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

Deference is the most complicate, the most indirect, and the most elegant of all compliments.

I trimmed my lamp, consumed the midnight oil.

I know not whether increasing years do not cause us to esteem fewer people and to bear with more.