The advance and perfecting of mathematics are closely joined to the prosperity of the nation.

Medicine is a collection of uncertain prescriptions, the results of which, taken collectively, are more fatal than useful to mankind.

The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

Life is strewn with so many dangers, and can be the source of so many misfortunes, that death is not the greatest of them.

There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time.

Put your iron hand in a velvet glove.

Opportunities? I make opportunities.