The sunset glow of self-possession.

It's a question of prudence. Nobody has a high opinion of fishwives but who would dare offend them while walking through the fish market.

The best philosophical attitude to adopt towards the world is a union of the sarcasm of gaiety with the indulgence of contempt.

Where violence reigns, reason is weak.

There some trifles well habited, as there are some fools well clothed.

Philosophy, like medicine, has plenty of drugs, few good remedies, and hardly any specific cures.

Success makes success, like money makes money.