I want to be distinguished from the rest; to tell the truth, a friend to all mankind is not a friend for me.
Perfect reason flees all extremity, and leads one to be wise with sobriety.
It is a folly second to none; to try to improve the world.
Malicious tongues spread their poison abroad and nothing here below is proof against them.
When there is enough to eat for eight, there is plenty for ten.
Unreasonable haste is the direct road to error.