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

Brutes find out where their talents lie; A bear will not attempt to fly, A foundered horse will oft debate Before he tries a five barred gate. A dog by instinct turns aside Who sees the ditch too deep and wide, But man we find the only creature Who, led by folly, combats nature; Who, when she loudly cries-Forbear! With obstinacy fixes there; And where the genius least inclines, Absurdly bends his whole designs.

... the atheists, libertines, despisers of religion ... that is to say all those who usually pass under the name of Free-thinkers.

There is nothing in this world constant, but inconstancy.

Ay, do despise me, I'm the prouder for it; I like to be despised.

I know Sir John will go, though he was sure it would rain cats and dogs.

Brutes find out where their talents lie; a bear will not attempt to fly.