"This only is certain, that there is nothing certain; and nothing more miserable and yet more arrogant than man."

"In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain."

"In comparing various authors with one another, I have discovered that some of the gravest and latest writers have transcribed, word for word, from former works, without making acknowledgment."

"Why is it that we entertain the belief that for every purpose odd numbers are the most effectual?"

"The best plan is to profit by the folly of others."

"From the end spring new beginnings."

"LANGUAGE, n. The music with which we charm the serpents guarding another's treasure."

"All that happens means something; nothing you do is ever insignificant."

"All that counts in life is intention."

"Forgiveness is letting go of the hope that the past can be changed."

"Present fears are less than horrible imaginings."

"The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest possible amount of feathers with the smallest amount of hissing."