Logic is like the sword - those who appeal to it, shall perish by it.

God and the Devil are an effort after specialisation and division of labour.

Christ: I dislike him very much. Still, I can stand him. What I cannot stand is the wretched band of people whose profession is to hoodwink us about him.

In law, nothing is certain but the expense.

It is not he who gains the exact point in dispute who scores most in controversy - but he who has shown the better temper.

For truth is precious and divine, too rich a pearl for carnal swine.

Life is a quarry, out of which we are to mold and chisel and complete a character.