He's the best physician that knows the worthlessness of most medicines.
My father's little library consisted chiefly of books in polemic divinity, most of which I read, and have since often regretted that, at a time when I had such a thirst for knowledge, more proper books had not fallen in my way since it was now resolved I should not be a clergyman.
Anyone willing to give up liberty in exchange for security deserves neither.
Trusting too much to others care is the ruin of many.
Ill customs and bad advice are seldom forgotten.
When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.