Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels.

The policy of man consists, at first, in endeavoring to arrive at a state equal to that of animals, whom nature has furnished with food, clothing, and shelter.

Pleasantry is never good on serious points, because it always regards subjects in that point of view in which it is not the purpose to consider them.

All men are born with a nose and ten fingers, but no one was born with a knowledge of God.

What would constitute useful history? That which should teach us our duties and our rights, without appearing to teach them.

Ice-cream is exquisite - what a pity it isn't illegal.

Constant happiness is the philosopher's stone of the soul.