They are looking in utter darkness for that which has no existence whatsoever.

War is sweet to those who have not experienced it.

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

...it is a sneaking piece of cowardice for authors to put feigned names to their works, as if, like bastards of their brain, they were afraid to own them.

Young bodies are like tender plants, which grow and become hardened to whatever shape you've trained them.

God has administered to us of the present age, a bitter draught and a harsh physician, on account of our abounding infirmities.

Do not put chewed bones back on plates. Instead, throw them on the floor for the dog.