"Those who are more thrifty may flay the carcass, the skin of which, artificially dressed, will make admirable gloves for ladies and summer boots for fine gentleman."

"'Tis an old maxim in the schools, That flattery's the food of fools; Yet now and then your men of wit. Will condescend to take a bit."

"And that this boasted lord of nature Is both a weak and erring creature."

"The Bulk of mankind is as well equipped for flying as thinking."

"Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through."