Gravity is of the very essence of imposture; it does not only mistake other things, but is apt perpetually almost to mistake itself.


Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times (ed. 1711)


Gravity is of the very essence of imposture; it does not only mistake other things, but is apt perpetually almost to mistake itself.

Gravity is of the very essence of imposture; it does not only mistake other things, but is apt perpetually almost to mistake itself.

Gravity is of the very essence of imposture; it does not only mistake other things, but is apt perpetually almost to mistake itself.

Gravity is of the very essence of imposture; it does not only mistake other things, but is apt perpetually almost to mistake itself.