Great events are the hour-hands of time, while small events mark the minutes.
The source of Pyrrhonism comes from failing to distinguish between a demonstration, a proof and a probability. A demonstration supposes that the contradictory idea is impossible; a proof of fact is where all the reasons lead to belief, without there being any pretext for doubt; a probability is where the reasons for belief are stronger than those for doubting.
Custom, which diminishes the intense, increases the moderate, pleasures.
Life is a race; desire the goal.
Passions are like storms which, full of present mischief, serve to purify the atmosphere.
