It is a miserable thing to live in suspense; it is the life of the spider.

Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and speakers because, whoever shares his thoughts with the public will convince them as he himself appears convinced.

A lie is an excuse guarded

Words are but wind; and learning is nothing but words; ergo, learning is nothing but wind.

A ridiculous passion which hath no being but in play-books and romances.

Few are qualified to shine in company, but it is in most men's power to be agreeable.

The bulk of mankind is as well equipped for flying as thinking.