Pictures may serve as helps to religion but are only an appendix to idolatry, for the people must be taught to believe in false gods and in the power of saints before they will learn to worship their images.
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.
