He had been eight years upon a project for extracting sunbeams out of cucumbers, which were to be put into vials hermetically sealed, and let out to warm the air in raw, inclement summers.

I can discover no political evil in suffering bullies, sharpers, and rakes, to rid the world of each other by a method of their own; where the law hath not been able to find an expedient.

Exploding many things under the name of trifles is a very false proof either of wisdom or magnanimity, and a great check to virtuous actions with regard to fame.

One enemy can do more hurt than ten friends can do good.

Ay, do despise me, I'm the prouder for it; I like to be despised.

Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent.

Some dire misfortune to portend, no enemy can match a friend.