I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

Time has the same effect on the mind as on the face; the predominant passion and the strongest feature become more conspicuous from the others' retiring.

Philosophy is the toil which can never tire persons engaged in it. All ways are strewn with roses, and the farther you go, the more enchanting objects appear before you and invite you on.

Life is too short for a long story.

Solitude begets whimsies.