And he gave it for his opinion, "that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.

Every dog must have his day.

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

Simplicity, without which no human performance can arrive at perfection.

The two maxims of any great man at court are, always to keep his countenance, and never to keep his word.

I hate nobody: I am in charity with the world.

Cruel people are ever cowards in emergency.