Each man calls barbarism whatever is not his own practice; for indeed it seems we have no other test of truth and reason than the example and pattern of the opinions and customs of the country we live in

Example is a bright looking-glass, universal and for all shapes to look into.

A little of everything and nothing thoroughly, after the French fashion.

To philosophize is to learn to die.

No-one is exempt from speaking nonsense – the only misfortune is to do it solemnly.

Let us not be ashamed to speak what we shame not to think.

Writing does not cause misery. It is born of misery.