Nothing is sure in London, except expense.

The difference there is betwixt honor and honesty seems to be chiefly the motive; the mere honest man does that from duty which the man of honor does for the sake of character.

Reserve is no more essentially connected with understanding than a church organ with devotion, or wine with good-nature.

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

Trifles discover a character, more than actions of importance.

Amid the most mercenary ages it is but a secondary sort of admiration that is bestowed upon magnificence.

I trimmed my lamp, consumed the midnight oil.