There is no opposing brutal force to the stratagems of human reason.

To be longing for this thing to-day and for that thing to-morrow; to change likings for loathings, and to stand wishing and hankering at a venture--how is it possible for any man to be at rest in this fluctuant, wandering humor and opinion?

There are braying men in the world, as well as braying asses; for what is loud and senseless talking any other than away of braying?

Passions, as fire and water, are good servants, but bad masters, and subminister to the best and worst purposes.

Of all injustice, that is the greatest which goes under the name of law, and of all sorts of tyranny the forcing of the letter of the law against the equity, is the most insupportable.

Imperfections would not be half so much taken notice of, if vanity did not make proclamation of them.

Ingratitude is abhorred by God and man.