There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister will not administer some comfort to me.

Satire should, like a polished razor keen, Wound with a touch that's scarcely felt or seen.

While conscience is our friend, all is at peace; however once it is offended, farewell to a tranquil mind.

Be plain in dress, and sober in your diet; / In short, my deary! kiss me, and be quiet.

Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think.

Remember my unalterable maxim, "When we love, we always have something to say.

Intelligence has no attachment to the opinion it has formed, but only to the truth it may contain; and, knowing that error insinuates itself under the guise of truth, through the same inlets by which truth is admitted, it is ever diffident of its att.