William Gilbert quotes

Philosophy is for the few. (William Gilbert)
You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little I deserve it. View quote
William Gilbert
If you wish in this world to advance your merits you're bound to enhance; You must stir it and stump it, and blow your own trumpet, Or, trust me, you haven't a chance. View quote
William Gilbert
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. View quote
William Gilbert
No one can have a higher opinion of him than I have, and I think he's a dirty little beast. View quote
William Gilbert
The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very well. View quote
William Gilbert