Every Man May Be Observed To Have

Wisdom And Virtue Are By No Means Sufficient, Without The Supplemental Laws Of Good-breeding, To Secure Freedom From Degenerating Into Rudeness, Or Self Esteem From Swelling Into Insolence. A Thousand Incivilities May Be Committed, And A Thousand Offices Neglected. Without Any Remorse Of Conscience, Or Reproach From Reason.

I Never Desire To Converse With A Man Who Has Written More Than He Has Read.

Much May Be Made Of A Scotchman, If He Be Caught Young.

The Lust Of Gold Succeeds The Rage Of Conquest; The Lust Of Gold, Unfeeling And Remorseless! The Last Corruption Of Degenerate Man.

Everybody Loves To Have Things Which Please The Palate Put In Their Way, Without Trouble Or Preparation.