There are as many and innumerable degrees of wit, as there are cubits between this and heaven.

Every day I hear stupid people say things that are not stupid.

Only the fools are certain and assured.

Diogenes was asked what wine he liked best; and he answered as I would have done when he said, "Somebody else's".

Those who give the first shock to a state are the first overwhelmed in its ruin; the fruits of public commotion are seldom enjoyed by him who was the first mover; he only beats the water for another's net.

When I quote others I do so in order to express my own ideas more clearly.

Repentance is but a denying of our will, and an opposition of our fantasies.