"It contains plain water." In half a moment the water began to boil.
"It shows how easily water boils in a vacuum," said Franklin as the ladies were amusing themselves with this odd toy.

"It enables us to understand why a little heat produces great agitation in certain intellects," he added.
"Doctor, we are neglecting politics," said Lord Hyde.

"You lay much stress upon thrift.

Do you not agree with me that a man who has not the judgment to practise thrift and acquire property has not the judgment to vote ?" "Property is all right, but let's make it stay in its own stall," said Franklin.

"It should never be a qualification of the voter, because it would lead us up to this dilemma: if I have a jackass I can vote.