There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher. Fontenelle says he would undertake to persuade the whole public of readers to believe that the sun was neither the cause of light or heat, if he could only get six philosophers on his side.

The heart of every man lies open to the shafts of correction if the archer can take proper aim.

Every absurdity has a champion to defend it.

A great source of calamity lies in regret and anticipation; therefore a person is wise who thinks of the present alone, regardless of the past or future.

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

Whatever be the motives which induce men to write,--whether avarice or fame,--the country becomes more wise and happy in which they most serve for instructors.

The nakedness of the indigent world may be clothed from the trimmings of the vain.