I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

Man is an animal that cooks his victuals.

I own that there is a haughtiness and fierceness in human nature which will cause innumerable broils, place men in what situation you please.

All men have equal rights, but not to equal things.

It is hard to say whether doctors of law or divinity have made the greater advances in the lucrative business of mystery.

You will not think it unnatural that those who have an object depending, which strongly engages their hopes and fears, should be somewhat inclining to superstition.

Thank God, men that art greatly guilty are never wise.