A man in a passion, rides a mad horse.

He that best understands the world, least likes it

Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.

All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which binds us in partnership in the serious work of the world.

Mankind naturally and generally love to be flatter'd.

The proof of gold is fire.

Write with the learned, pronounce with the vulgar.