A true philosopher is like an elephant; he never puts the second foot down until the first one is solidly in place.

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.

It is the passions that do and undo everything.

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

I shall leave the world without regret, for it hardly contains a single good listener.

Nature is never so admired as when she is understood.

Let us be well assured of the Matter of Fact, before we trouble our selves with enquiring into the Cause. It is true, that this Method is too slow for the greatest part of Mankind, who run naturally to the Cause, and pass over the Truth of the Matter of Fact.