It takes time to ruin a world, but time is all it takes.

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.

Our sun enlightens the planets that belong to him; why may not every fixed star also have planets to which they give light?

The judgment may be compared to a clock or watch, where the most ordinary machine is sufficient to tell the hours; but the most elaborate alone can point out the minutes and seconds, and distinguish the smallest differences of time.

There is nothing one sees oftener than the ridiculous and magnificent, such close neighbors that they touch.

I have lived one hundred years; and I die with the consolation of never having thrown the slightest ridicule upon the smallest virtue.

To be happy, one must have a good stomach and a bad heart.