There are dreadful punishments enacted against thieves, but it were much better to make such good provisions by which every man might be put in a method how to live, and so be preserved from the fatal necessity of stealing and of dying for it.

Pride thinks it's own happiness shines the brighter by comparing it with the misfortunes of others.

See me safe up: for in my coming down, I can shift for myself.

Our emotional symptoms are precious sources of life and individuality.

Anyone who campaigns for public office becomes disqualified for holding any office at all.

Everywhere do I percieve a certain conspiracy of rich men seeking their own advantage underthat name and pretext of commonwealth.

Getting married is like putting one's hand in a bag containing 99 serpents and one eel.