I cannot suspect it in the man whom I esteem, that there is the least spur from spleen or malevolence of intent in these sallies ----I believe and know them to be truly honest and sportive: --But consider, my dear lad, that fools cannot distinguish this, --and that knaves will not: and thou knowest not what it is, either to provoke the one, or to make merry with the other: ----whenever they associate for mutual defence, depend upon it, they will carry on the war in such a manner against thee, my dear friend, as to make thee heartily sick of it, and of thy life too.

'I know that there is no ill-will in your jests - I believe them to be honest and playful. But consider, my dear lad, that fools cannot distinguish this, and that knaves will not: and depend upon it, they will wage war in such a manner against thee, my dear friend, as to make thee heartily sick of it, and of thy life too.
