Thwackum Was For Doing Justice, And Leaving

I Describe Not Men, But Manners; Not An Individual, But A Species.

It Is An Error Common To Many To Take The Character Of Mankind From The Worst And Basest Amongst Them; Whereas, As An Excellent Writer Has Observed, Nothing Should Be Esteemed As Characteristical, Of A Species But What Is To Be Found Amongst The Best And The Most Perfect Individuals Of That Species.

The Woman And The Soldier Who Do Not Defend The First Pass Will Never Defend The Last.

Wisdom Is The Talent Of Buying Virtuous Pleasures At The Cheapest Rate.

I Am Content; That Is A Blessing Greater Than Riches; And He To Whom That Is Given Need Ask No More.