Observation is an old man's memory.

A fig for partridges and quails, ye dainties I know nothing of ye; But on the highest mount in Wales Would choose in peace to drink my coffee.

In men desire begets love, and in women love begets desire.

Nothing more unqualified the man to act with prudence than a misfortune that is attended with shame and guilt.

Books, the children of the brain.

Great abilities, when employed as God directs, do but make the owners of them greater and more painful servants to their neighbors.

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