He would be a very absurd legislator who should pretend to set bounds to his country's welfare, lest it should perish by knowing no bounds.
Alexander at the head of the world never tasted the true pleasure that boys of his own age have enjoyed at the head of a school.
We often repent of our first thoughts, and scarce ever of our second.
In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last.
Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth.
Oh that I were seated as high as my ambition, I'd place my naked foot on the necks of monarchs.
