The finest woman in nature should not detain me an hour from you; but…

It was very prettily said, that we may learn the little value of fortune by the persons on whom heaven is pleased to bestow it.

I am come to a tavern alone to eat a steak, after which I shall return to the office.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

Though her mien carries much more invitation than command, to behold her is an immediate check to loose behaviour; to love her is a liberal education.

It is to be noted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it,

I was going home two hours ago, but was met by Mr. Griffith, who has kept me ever since. I will come within a pint of wine.