Just as the largest library, badly arranged, is not so useful as a very moderate one that is well arranged, so the greatest amount of knowledge, if not elaborated by our own thoughts, is worth much less than a far smaller volume that has been abundantly and repeatedly thought over.

Every truth passes through 3 stages before it is recognized 1)ridicule 2) opposition 3) accepted as self-evident.

Apart from man, no being wonders at its own experience.

The old woman dies, the burden is lifted.

Man shows his character best in trifles.

Vulgar people take huge delight in the faults and follies of great men.

A man can surely do what he wills to do, but cannot determine what he wills.