The deity on purpose [sings] the liveliest of all lyrics through the most miserable poet.
It is vain for the sober man to knock at poesy's door.
Education is teaching our children to desire the right things.
To be curious about that which is not one's concern while still in ignorance of oneself is ridiculous.
I know too well that these arguments from probabilities are imposters, and unless great caution is observed in the use of them, they are apt to be deceptive.
They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth.