An obstinate person does not hold opinions; they hold them.

In death a hero, as in life a friend!

Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for a time, leave us the weaker ever after.

The race by vigour, not by vaunts, is won.

For lo! the board with cups and spoons is crowned.The berries crackle, and the mill turns round ... At once they gratify their scent and taste.And frequent cups prolong the rich repast... Coffee (which makes the politician wise And see through all things with his half-shut eyes).

Simplicity is the mean between ostentation and rusticity.

Who shall decide when doctors disagree, And soundest casuists doubt, like you and me?