When you fall into a man's conversation, the first thing you should consider is, whether he has a greater inclination to hear you, or that you should hear him.

The finest woman in nature should not detain me an hour from you; but you must sometimes suffer the rivalship of the wisest men.

Of all the affections which attend human life, the love of glory is the most ardent.

A little in drink, but at all times yr faithful husband.

Although there exist many thousand subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet.

And talking...I'm not good with talking.

Good-breeding is opposed to selfishness, vanity, or pride. Never weary your company by talking too long or too frequently.