I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people who are convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who struggle to make one small difference after another.
What more felicity can fall to creature, than to enjoy delight with liberty.
Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.
The car slewed to a stop and only then did I notice that it wasn't a cop car, ambulance or fire-engine.
There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way.
Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.
One of the best rules in conversation is, never to say a thing which any of the company can reasonably wish had been left unsaid.