I acknowledge that four thousand volumes of metaphysics will not teach us what our soul is.
The multiplicity of facts and writings is become so great that every thing must soon be reduced to extracts and dictionaries.
The true character of liberty is independence, maintained by force.
Ice-cream is exquisite - what a pity it isn't illegal.
To enjoy life we must touch much of it lightly.
To make a vow for life is to make oneself a slave.