It is a greater advantage to be honestly educated than honorably born.

No one respects a talent that is concealed.

Given a choice between a folly and a sacrament, one should always choose the folly—because we know a sacrament will not bring us closer to god and there’s always the chance that a folly will.

To know nothing is the happiest life.

When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.

A good portion of speaking will consist in knowing how to lie.

Whether a party can have much success without a woman present I must ask others to decide, but one thing is certain, no party is any fun unless seasoned with folly.