It is easier to do many things than to do one thing continuously for a long time.

Our minds are like our stomaches; they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetite.

A mediocre speech supported by all the power of delivery will be more impressive than the best speech unaccompanied by such power.

That which offends the ear will not easily gain admission to the mind.

Minds that are stupid and incapable of science are in the order of nature to be regarded as monsters and other extraordinary phenomena; minds of this sort are rare. Hence I conclude that there are great resources to be found in children, which are suffered to vanish with their years. It is evident, therefore, that it is not of nature, but of our own negligence, we ought to complain.

Sayings designed to raise a laugh are generally untrue and never complimentary. Laughter is never far removed from derision.

The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.