Error is ever talkative.

The work of eradicating crimes is not by making punishment familiar, but formidable.

The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend. When I read a book over I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one.

To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies; And even the pang preceding death Bids expectation rise.

Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law.

All his faults are such that one loves him still the better for them.

There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher.