Quotes from William Gilbert

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

Philosophy is for the few.

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.

Philosophy is for the few.

Look for knowledge not in books but in things themselves.

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

The magnetic force is animate, or imitates a soul; in many respects it surpasses the human soul while it is united to an organic body.

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

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

Man is nature's sole mistake.

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