Babies do not want to hear about babies; they like to be told of giants and castles.

The specualtist, who is not content with superficial views, harasses himself with fruitless curiosity; and still, as he inquires more, perceives only that he knows less.

That what cannot be repaired is not to be regretted.

To a people warlike and indigent, an incursion into a rich country is never hurtful.

Quack: A boastful pretender to arts which he does not understand. A vain boastful pretender to physick; An artful, tricking practitioner in physick.

Treating your adversary with respect is giving him an advantage to which he is not entitled.

Men have been wise in many different modes; but they have always laughed the same way.