There are very many people who read simply to prevent themselves from thinking.

I cannot stop thinking that I died before I was born and that at my death I will return to the same state

Nothing is more conductive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all.

What a blessing it would be if we could open and shut our ears as easily as we open and shut our mouths

The most dangerous of all falsehoods is a slightly distorted truth.

The highest level than can be reached by a mediocre but experienced mind is a talent for uncovering the weaknesses of those greater than itself.