Nothing which we can imagine about Nature is incredible.

Our civilization depends largely on paper.

God has no power over the past except to cover it with oblivion.

We live by reposing trust in each other.

The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to possess them than they possess their wealth.

Accustom yourself to master and overcome things of difficulty; for if you observe, the left hand for want of practice is insignificant, and not adapted to general business; yet it holds the bridle better than the right, from constant use.

Made up of the glories of the most precious gems, to describe them is a matter of inexpressible difficulty. For there is amongst them the gentler fire of the ruby, there is the rich purple of the amethyst, there is the sea-green of the emerald, and all shining together in an indescribable union. Others, by an excessive heightening of their hues equal all the colours of the painter, others the flame of burning brimstone, or of a fire quickened by oil.