Not being able to govern events, I govern myself, and apply myself to them if they will not apply themselves to me.
Necessity is a violent school-mistress.
To philosophize is to learn to die.
Scratching is one of nature's sweetest gratifications, and nearest at hand.
Every man may speak truly, but to speak methodically, prudently, and fully is a talent that few men have.
Everyone calls barbarity what he is not accustomed to.