There is nothing in which a horse's power is better revealed than in a neat, clean stop.

I would rather be old for a shorter time than be old before my time.

The share we have in the knowledge of truth, such as it is, has not been acquired by our own powers. God has taught ushis wonderful secrets; our faith is not of our acquiring, it is purely the gift of another's bounty.

It is not without good reason, that he who has not a good memory should never take upon him the trade of lying.

The middle sort of historians (of which the most part are) spoil all; they will chew our meat for us.

If my mind could gain a firm footing, I would not make essays, I would make decisions; but it is always in apprenticeship and on trial.

The smallest annoyances, disturb us the most.