Ridicule is the best test of truth.
~ Philip Dormer Stanhope
In matters of religion and matrimony I never give advice, because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.
Let blockheads read what blockheads wrote.
You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.
We are really so prejudiced by our educations, that, as the ancients deified their heroes, we deify their madmen.
