Great talkers, little doers.

The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.

It is only when the rich are sick that they fully feel the impotence of wealth.

Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.

Before you consult your fancy, consult your purse.

Notwithstanding my experiments with electricity the thunderbolt continues to fall under our noses and beards; and as for the tyrant, there are a million of us still engaged at snatching away his sceptre.

Creditors have better memories than debtors.