I have long been convinced that the Christian Eucharist is but a continuation of the Eleusinian mysteries. St Paul, in using the word teleiois, almost confirms this.

Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve.

Of all the evil spirits abroad at this hour in the world, insincerity is the most dangerous.

The best that we can do for one another is to exchange our thoughts freely; and that, after all, is about all.

Mistakes are often the best teachers.

We live merely on the crust or rind of things.

I cannot think the disputes and jealousies of Heaven are tried and settled by the swords of earth.