A circumstance which has always appeared wonderful to me, is that such sublime discoveries should have been made by the sole assistance of a quadrant and a little arithmetic.

All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.

Often the prudent, far from making their destinies, succumb to them. -Francois

Every man can educate himself. It's shameful to put one's mind into the hands of those whom you wouldn't entrust with your money. Dare to think for yourself.

But there must be some pleasure in condemning everything--in perceiving faults where others think they see beauties.' 'You mean there is pleasure in having no pleasure.

A historian has many duties... the first is not to slander; the second is not to bore

The superfluous is very necessary.