Curiosity is the thirst of the soul.

I will venture to say there is more learning and science within the circumference of ten miles from where we now sit [in London], than in all the rest of the kingdom.

I should as soon think of contradicting a bishop

Peevishness may be considered the canker of life, that destroys its vigor and checks its improvement; that creeps on with hourly depredations, and taints and vitiates what it cannot consume.

Treating your adversary with respect is striking soft in battle.

The blaze of reputation cannot be blown out, but it often dies in the socket; a very few names may be considered as perpetual lamps that shine unconsumed.

The habit of looking on the bright side of every event is worth more than a thousand pounds a year.