The electrical matter consists of particles extremely subtile, since it can permeate common matter, even the densest metals, with such ease and freedom as not to receive any perceptible resistance.

You have two choices, write about something of significance or do something someone wants to write about.

No man ought to own more property than needed for his livelihood; the rest, by right, belonged to the state.

I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse the faults I hear charged upon others, and upon proper occasions speak all the good I know of everybody.

No nation was ever ruined by trade.

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure.