The eye of the mind, like that of the body, can only extend its view to new objects, by losing sight of those which are now before it.

If an author be supposed to involve his thoughts in voluntary obscurity, and to obstruct, by unnecessary difficulties, a mind eager in the pursuit of truth; if he writes not to make others learned, but to boast the learning which he possesses himself, and wishes to be admired rather than understood, he counteracts the first end of writing, and justly suffers the utmost severity of censure, or the more afflicting severity of neglect.

Any of us would kill a cow rather than not have beef.

Confidence is a plant of slow growth; especially in an aged bosom

Madam, before you flatter a man so grossly to his face, you should consider whether or not your flattery is worth his having.

There are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.

Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.