Truth lies in a small compass! The Aristotelians say, all truth is contained in Aristotle, in one place or another. Galileo makes Simplicius say so, but shows the absurdity of that speech by answering all truth is contained in a lesser compass, namely, in the alphabet.

In the sallies of badinage a polite fool shines; but in gravity he is as awkward as an elephant disporting.

Comedians are not usually actors, but imitations of actors.

Thought and action are the redeeming features of our lives.

That happy state of mind, so rarely possessed, in which we can say, "I have enough," is the highest attainment of philosophy.

Those beings only are fit for solitude who are like nobody, and are liked by nobody.

Take care to be an economist in prosperity. There is no fear of your being one in adversity.