The Art of Flying is but newly invented, twill improve by degrees, and in time grow perfect; then we may fly as far as the Moon.

People almost always do great things without knowing how to do them, and are quite surprised to have done them.

Nature intends that, at fixed periods, men should succeed each other by the instrumentality of death. We shall never outwit Nature; we shall die as usual.

If I had my hand full of truth, I would take good care how I opened it.

If I held all the thoughts of the world in my hand, I would be careful not to open it.

Modesty in women has two special advantages,--it enhances beauty and veils uncomeliness.

I detest war; it ruins conversation