There is not one grain in the universe, either too much or too little, nothing to be added, nothing to be spared; nor so much as any one particle of it, that mankind may not be either the better or the worse for, according as it is applied.
Figure-flingers and star-gazers pretend to foretell the fortunes of kingdoms, and have no foresight in what concerns themselves.
It is one of the vexatious mortifications of a studious man to have his thoughts disordered by a tedious visit.
A body may well lay too little as too much stress upon a dream; but the less he heed them the better.
To be longing for this thing to-day and for that thing to-morrow; to change likings for loathings, and to stand wishing and hankering at a venture--how is it possible for any man to be at rest in this fluctuant, wandering humor and opinion?
Some natures are so sour and ungrateful that they are never to be obliged.
Tutors should behave reverently before their pupils.
So long as we stand in need of a benefit, there is nothing dearer to us; nor anything cheaper when we have received it.
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