Quote #746
It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended...
Quote #15952
One kernel is felt in a hogshead; one drop of water helps to swell...
Quote #14753
With most people unbelief in one thing is founded upon blind belief in another.
Quote #33894
Man supposes that he directs his life and governs his actions, when his existence...
Quote #5277
As blushing will sometimes make a whore pass for a virtuous woman, so modesty...
Quote #20100
Everything passes, everything wears out, everything breaks. (tout passe, tout lasse, tout casse)
Quote #25246
The man we call a specialist today was formerly called a man with a...
Quote #28639
There are authors who write to communicate, there are authors who write to impress...
Quote #15599
Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and...
Quote #2729
No matter how cynical you get, it is impossible to keep up.