Law, without force, is impotent.

Eloquence is a painting of thought; and thus those who, after having painted it, add something more, make a picture instead of a portrait.

Put the world's greatest philosopher on a plank that is wider than need be; if there is a precipe below, although his reason may convince him that he is safe, his imagination will prevail.

Too much pleasure disagrees with us. Too many concords are annoying in music; too many benefits irritate us; we wish to have the wherewithal to overpay our debts.

How hollow is the heart of man, and how full of excrement!

All this visible world is but an imperceptible point in the ample bosom of nature.

The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by a pebble.