Reason is a very light rider, and easily shook off.

Everyone desires long life, not one old age.

When I am reading a book, whether wise or silly, it seems to me to be alive and talking to me.

T is as cheap sitting as standing.

When a man of genius appears in the world, it is immediately recognized by the fact that all the blockheads join forces against him.

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

My horses understand me tolerably well; I converse with them at least four hours every day. They are strangers to bridle or saddle; they live in great amity with me, and friendship of each other.