In science the important thing is to modify and change one's ideas as science advances.

To play billiards well is the sign of a misspent youth.

Our lives are universally shortened by our ignorance.

We too often forget that not only is there 'a soul of goodness in things evil,' but very generally also, a soul of truth in things erroneous.

The fact disclosed by a survey of the past that majorities have been wrong must not blind us to the complementary fact that majorities have usually not been entirely wrong.

A jury is composed of twelve men of average ignorance.

Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources.