"A flatterer never seems absurd: The flatter'd..." - Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“We are more heavily taxed by our idleness, pride and folly than we are taxed by government.”

“When the well is dry, people know the worth of water. [so appreciate what you have while you have it]”

“We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.”

“Twas never merry world Since lowly feigning was called compliment.”

“There would be no sunshine in society if the born flatterers, I mean the so-called amiable people, did not bring it in with them.”

“Should the poor be flattered? No; let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, and crook the pregnant hinges of the knee where thrift may follow fawning.”

“Most people are not particularly good at anything.”

“Quadruped lions are said to be savage, only when they are hungry; biped lions are rarely sulky longer than when their appetite for distinction remains unappeased.”

“There'll be oceans of talk and emotions without end.”