We are all patchwork, and so shapeless and diverse in composition that each bit, each moment, plays its own game.

The worst of my actions or conditions seem not so ugly unto me as I find it both ugly and base not to dare to avouch for them.

A learned man is not learned in all things; but a sufficient man is sufficient throughout, even to ignorance itself.

Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are found and perfected by degrees, by often handling and polishing.

If by being overstudious, we impair our health and spoil our good humor, let us give it up.

The smallest annoyances, disturb us the most.

Excellent memories are often coupled with feeble judgments.