I know of nothing more laughable than a doctor who does not die of old age.
What can we say with certainty?
The more he became truly wise, the more he distrusted everything he knew.
History is filled with the sound of silken slippers going downstairs and wooden shoes coming up.
What is faith? Is it to believe that which is evident? No. It is perfectly evident to my mind that there exists a necessary, eternal, supreme, and intelligent being. This is no matter of faith, but of reason.
An admiral should be put to death now and then to encourage the others.