Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.

To behold her is an immediate check to loose behavior; to love her is a liberal education.

Praise from an enemy is the most pleasing of all commendations.

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

The insupportable labor of doing nothing.

Simplicity of all things is the hardest to be copy.