A strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.

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.

Is it reasonable that even the arts should take advantage of and profit by our natural stupidity and feebleness of mind?

It is no hard matter to get children; but after they are born, then begins the trouble, solicitude, and care rightly to train, principle, and bring them up.

Is it not enough to make me come back to life out of spite, to have someone who spat in my face while I existed come and rub my feet when I am beginning to exist no longer?

I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly.

Our wisdom and deliberation for the most part follow the lead of chance.