The wise man is satisfied with nothing.

Of Belief Human mathematics, so to speak, like the length of life, are subject to the doctrine of chances.

The proper method for hastening the decay of error, is not, by brute force, or by regulation which is one of the classes of force, to endeavour to reduce men to intellectual uniformity; but on the contrary by teaching every man to think for himself.

The great model of the affection of love in human beings is the sentiment which subsists between parents and children.

No man must encroach upon my province, nor I upon his. He may advise me, moderately and without pertinaciousness, but he must not expect to dictate to me. He may censure me freely and without reserve; but he should remember that I am to act by my deliberation and not his. I ought to exercise my talents for the benefit of others; but that exercise must be the fruit of my own conviction; no man must attempt to press me into the service.

Man is the only creature we know, that, when the term of his natural life is ended, leaves the memory of himself behind him.

He that loves reading has everything within his reach.