Philosophical discussions habitually make men happy and joyful not frowning and sad.

Who is it that does not voluntarily exchange his health, his repose, and his very life for reputation and glory? The most useless, frivolous, and false coin that passes current among us.

There is no more expensive thing than a free gift.

Obstinacy and dogmatism are the surest signs of stupidity. Is there anything more confident, resolute, disdainful, grave and serious than an ass?

I do not teach. I relate.

It costs an unreasonable woman no more to pass over one reason than another; they cherish themselves most where they are most wrong.

Is it not a noble farce, wherein kings, republics, and emperors have for so many ages played their parts, and to which the whole vast universe serves for a theatre?