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.

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

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.

It is much easier to try one's hand at many things than to concentrate one's powers on one thing.

While we are examining into everything we sometimes find truth where we least expected it.

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