Money makes up in a measure all other wants in men.

Grief is so far from retrieving a loss that it makes it greater; but the way to lessen it is by a comparison with others' losses.

Charity and good-nature give a sanction to the most common actions; and pride and ill-nature make our best virtues despicable.

He's a fool that marries; but he's a greater fool that does not marry a fool.

Have as much good nature as good sense since they generally are companions.

Your women of honor, as you call 'em , are only chary of their reputations, not their persons, and 'tis scandal they would avoid, not men.

A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.