In the discovery of secret things and in the investigation of hidden causes, stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures and the opinions of philosophical speculators of the common sort.

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The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very...

The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very...

I always voted at my party's call, and I never thought of thinking for myself...

I always voted at my party's call, and I never thought of thinking for myself...

He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a Methodist.

He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a Methodist.

My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering.

My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering.

No one can have a higher opinion of him than I have, and I think...

No one can have a higher opinion of him than I have, and I think...

You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little...

You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little...

When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody.

When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody.

Philosophy is for the few.

Philosophy is for the few.

And I always voted at my party's call, and I never thought of thinking for...

And I always voted at my party's call, and I never thought of thinking for...

We will hang you, never fear, Most politely, most politely.

We will hang you, never fear, Most politely, most politely.

If you wish in this world to advance your merits you're bound to enhance; You...

If you wish in this world to advance your merits you're bound to enhance; You...