A maxim in law has more weight in the world than an article of faith.

Old sciences are unraveled like old stockings, by beginning at the foot.

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.

It is likewise to be observed that this society hath a peculiar chant and jargon of their own, that no other mortal can understand, and wherein all their laws are written, which they take special care to multiply.

T is as cheap sitting as standing.

Let a man be ne'er so wise, he may be caught with sober lies.

Life is a tragedy wherein we sit as spectators for a while and then act our part in it.