Long sentences in a short composition are like large rooms in a little house.

Avarice is the most oppose of all characters to that of God Almighty, whose alone it is to give and not receive.

There would not be any absolute necessity for reserve if the world were honest; yet even then it would prove expedient. For, in order to attain any degree of deference, it seems necessary that people should imagine you have more accomplishments than you discover.

Anger is a great force. If you control it, it can be transmuted into a power which can move the whole world.

Fashion is a great restraint upon your persons of taste and fancy; who would otherwise in the most trifling instances be able to distinguish themselves from the vulgar.

Nothing is certain in London but expense.

The weak and insipid white wine makes at length excellent vinegar.