Chess is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played for money

We may perhaps learn to deprive large masses of their gravity and give them absolute levity, for the sake of easy transport.

He that won't be counseled can't be helped. He that would have a short Lent, let him borrow Money to be repaid at Easter.

When you're finished changing, you're finished.

The best of all medicines is resting and fasting

Drink does not drown care, but waters it, and makes it grow faster.

If you desire many things, many things will seem few.