We all look for happiness, but without knowing where to find it: like drunkards who look for their house, knowing dimly that they have one.

There's scarce a point whereon mankind agree - So well as in their boast of killing me; I boast of nothing, but when I've a mind - I think I can be even with mankind

There is a pleasure in not being pleased.

Prejudices are what fools use for reason.

The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.

Needless to say since Christ's expiation not one single Christian has been known to sin, or die.

A physician is an unfortunate gentleman who is every day required to perform a miracle; namely to reconcile health with intemperance.