It has been a sort of maxim, that the greatest art is to conceal art; but I know not how, among some people we meet with, their greatest cunning is t….

One common calamity makes men extremely affect each other, though they differ in every other particular.

Simplicity of all things is the hardest to be copy..

Fire and swords are slow engines of destruction, compared to the tongue of a Gossip..

Modesty never rages, never murmurs, never pouts; when it is ill-treated, it pines, it beseeches, it languishes..

I love to consider an Infidel, whether distinguished by the title of deist, atheist, or free-thinker..

When a man is not disposed to hear music, there is not a more disagreeable sound in harmony than that of the violin..

Of all the affections which attend human life, the love of glory is the most ardent..

Whether a pretty woman grants or withholds her favors, she always likes to be asked for them..

It is a secret known but to few, yet of no small use in the conduct of life, that when you fall into a man's conversation, the first thing you should….

There are so few who can grow old with a good grace..

I love to consider an Infidel, whether distinguished by the title of deist, atheist, or free-thinker, by three different lights, in his solitude, his….

The world will never be in any manner of order or tranquility until men are firmly convinced that conscience, honor and credit are all in one interest.

A Woman is naturally more helpless than the other Sex; and a Man of Honour and Sense should have this in his View in all Manner of Commerce with her..

I was going home two hours ago, but was met by Mr. Griffith, who has kept me ever since. . . . I will come within a pint of wine..

A modest person seldom fails to gain the goodwill of those he converses with, because nobody envies a man who does not appear to be pleased with hims….

Zeal for the public good is the characteristic of a man of honor and a gentleman, and must take the place of pleasures, profits and all other private….

Since we cannot promise our selves constant health, let us endeavour at such temper as may be our best support in the decay of it..

It is a certain sign of an ill heart to be inclined to defamation. They who are harmless and innocent can have no gratification that way; but it ever….

Though very troublesome to others, anger is most so to him that has it..

I know of no manner of speaking so offensive as that of giving praise, and closing it with an exception..