Nothing is so common as to imitate one's enemies, and to use their weapons.

We are astonished at thought, but sensation is equally wonderful.

A clergyman is one who feels himself called upon to live without working at the expense of the rascals who work to live.

It is as impossible to translate poetry as it is to translate music.

History is fables agreed upon.

Errors flies from mouth to mouth, from pen to pen, and to destroy it takes ages.

I know of nothing more laughable than a doctor who does not die of old age.