A dwarf who brings a standard along with him to measure his own size, take my word, is a dwarf in more articles than one.
Keyholes are the occasions of more sin and wickedness, than all other holes in this world put together.
Religion which lays so many restraints upon us, is a troublesome companion to those who will lay no restraints upon themselves.
Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.
Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.
One may as well be asleep as to read for anything but to improve his mind and morals, and regulate his conduct.
