But nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches, as to conceive how others can be in want.

:one enemy can do more hurt, than ten friends can do good.

'Tis an old maxim in the schools, That flattery's the food of fools; Yet now and then your men of wit Will condescend to take a bit.

I love good creditable acquaintance; I love to be the worst of the company.

The pleasures of the mighty are obtained by the tears of the poor.

Two nations; between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other's habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers…

Where Plenty smiles - alas! she smiles for few, And those who taste not, yet behold her store, Are as the slaves that dig the golden ore, The wealth around the…