I remember it was with extreme difficulty that I could bring my master to understand the meaning of the word opinion, or how a point could be disputable; because reason taught us to affirm or deny only where we are certain; and beyond our knowledge we cannot do either.

The affectation of some late authors to introduce and multiply cant words is the most ruinous corruption in any language.

Ale is meat, drink and cloth; it will make a cat speak and a wise man dumb.

It often happens that, if a lie be believed only for an hour, it has done its work, and there is no further occasion for it.

There are few wild beasts more to be dreaded than a talking man having nothing to say.

I know Sir John will go, though he was sure it would rain cats and dogs.

May you live all the days of your life.