Mrs. Montagu has dropt me. Now, Sir, there are people whom one should like very well to drop, but would not wish to be dropped by.

The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had.

Friendships last when each friend thinks he has a slight superiority over the other.

Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. For this brave old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. Sing, and th…

Rejoice, and men will seek you; Grieve, and they turn and go. They want full measure of all your pleasure, But they do not need your woe. Be glad, and your fri…