The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
Men must be either the slaves of duty, or the slaves of force.
Words are like eyeglasses they blur everything that they do not make clear.
There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.
Space is to place as eternity is to time.
A temperate style is alone classical.