A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price tag has been left.

One science only will one genius fit so vast is art, so narrow human wit.

I find myself hoping a total end of all the unhappy divisions of mankind by party-spirit, which at best is but the madness of many for the gain of a few.

For Forms of Government let fools contest whatever is best administered is best.

Pride is still aiming at the best houses: Men would be angels, angels would be gods. Aspiring to be gods, if angels fell aspiring to be angels men rebel.