We were happier when we were poorer, but we were also younger.

Credulity is the man's weakness, but the child's strength.

This world is all a fleeting show, For man's illusion given The smiles of joy, the tears of woe, Deceitful shine, deceitful flow, Theres nothing true but Heaven.

A man may do very well with a very little knowledge, and scarce be found out in mixed company; everybody is so much more ready to produce his own, than to call for a display of your acquisitions.

Nothing puzzles me more than time and space; and yet nothing troubles me less, as I never think about them.

How sickness enlarges the dimension of a man’s self to himself!

My theory is to enjoy life, but my practice is against it.