Man is distinguished not only by his reason, but also by this singular passion, from all other animals.
No Discourse whatsoever, can End in absolute Knowledge of Fact.
Force and fraud are in war the two cardinal virtues.
... it is one thing to desire, another to be in capacity fit for what we desire.
The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only.
The law is the public conscience.