An old friend never can be found and nature has provided that he cannot easily be lost.
It is unjust to claim the privileges of age and retain the playthings of childhood.
There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern.
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.
Man is not weak - knowledge is more than equivalent to force. The master of mechanics laughs at strength.
There is no private house in which people can enjoy themselves so well as at a capital tavern... No, Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.