Some like to understand what they believe in. Others like to believe in what they understand.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe.

It is having in some measure a sort of wit to know how to use the wit of others.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

Science when well-digested is nothing but good sense and reason.