The maxim is, that whatever can be affirmed (or denied) of a class, may be affirmed (or denied) of everything included in the class. This axiom, supposed to be the basis of the syllogistic theory, is termed by logicians the dictum de omni et nullo.

The ne plus ultra of wickedness ... is embodied in what is commonly presented to mankind as the creed of Christianity.

Stupidity is much the same all the world over

The disease which inflicts bureaucracy and what they usually die from is routine.

Whatever helps to shape the human being - to make the individual what he is, or hinder him from being what he is not - is part of his education.

Actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. By happiness is intended pleasure and the absence of pain.

Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of.