I look upon the too good opinion that man has of himself, as the nursing mother of all false opinions, both public and private.

I set forth a humble and inglorious life; that does not matter. You can tie up all moral philosophy with a common and private life just as well as with a life of richer stuff. Each man bears the entire form of man's estate.

Is it not better to remain in suspense than to entangle yourself in the many errors that the human fancy has produced? Is it not better to suspend your convictions than to get mixed up in these seditious and quarrelsome divisions?

We should spread joy, but, as far as we can, repress sorrow.

I have never known a greater miracle, or monster, than myself.

Men are most apt to believe what they least understand.

It is easier to sacrifice great than little things.