They have likewise discovered two lesser stars, or satellites, which revolve around Mars, whereof the innermost is distant from the center of the primary exactly three of his diameters, and the outermost five: the former revolves in the space of ten hours, and the latter in twenty-one and a half, so that the squares of their periodical times are very near in the same proportion with the cubes of their distances from the center of Mars; which evidently shows them to be governed by the same Law of Gravitation that influences the other heavenly bodies.

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.

My nose itched, and I knew I should drink wine or kiss a fool.

Invention is the talent of youth, as judgment is of age.

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

There is no quality so contrary to any nature which one cannot affect, and put on upon occasion, in order to serve an interest.

Pride, ill nature, and want of sense, are the three great sources of ill manners.