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We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain read more
We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances.
The difference between a man of sense and a fop is that the fop values himself upon his dress; and read more
The difference between a man of sense and a fop is that the fop values himself upon his dress; and the man of sense laughs at it, at the same time he knows he must not neglect it.
By outward show let's not be cheated;
An ass should like an ass be treated.
By outward show let's not be cheated;
An ass should like an ass be treated.
Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford.
Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford.
Appearances to save, his only care;
So things seem right, no matter what they are.
Appearances to save, his only care;
So things seem right, no matter what they are.
If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?
If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?
Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you and I were going to read more
Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you and I were going to be hanged.
Do not hold everything as gold which shines like gold.
Do not hold everything as gold which shines like gold.
Not much meat on her, but what's there is choice.
Not much meat on her, but what's there is choice.