While fools shun one set of faults they run into the opposite one.

For a man learns more quickly and remembers more easily that which he laughs at, than that which he approves and reveres.

The lofty pine is oftenest shaken by the winds; High towers fall with a heavier crash; And the lightning strikes the highest mountain.

Whatever things injure your eye you are anxious to remove; but things which affect your mind you defer.

Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.

To have begun is half the job; be bold and be sensible.

In my youth I thought of writing a satire on mankind! but now in my age I think I should write an apology for them.