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.
Bernard le Bovier de FontenelleA man finds no sweeter voice in all the world than that which chants his praise.
Bernard le Bovier de FontenelleA philosopher will not believe what he sees because he is too busy speculating about what he does not see.
Bernard le Bovier de FontenelleIt is high time for me to depart, for at my age I now begin to see things as they really are.
Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle