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.

Let me smile with the wise, and feed with the rich.

Power is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.

I do not know, sir, that the fellow is an infidel; but if he be an infidel, he is an infidel as a dog is an infidel; that is to say, he has never thought upon the subject.

I am a great friend to public amusements; for they keep people from vice.

Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion.

We love to expect, and when expectation is either disappointed or gratified, we want to be again expecting.