Man's greatness is great in that he knows himself wretched. A tree does not know itself wretched. It is then being wretched to know oneself wretched; but it is being great to know that one is wretched.

Who confers reputation? who gives respect and veneration to persons, to books, to great men? Who but Opinion? How utterly insufficient are all the riches of the world without her approbation!

The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of... We know the truth not only by the reason, but by the heart." - Blaise Pascal

Those who are clever in imagination are far more pleased with themselves than prudent men could reasonably be.

Flies are so mighty that they win battles, paralyse our minds, eat up our bodies.

He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust to God's providence to lead him aright.

The majority is the best way, because it is visible, and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able.