Let us not be ashamed to speak what we shame not to think.
All other knowledge is hurtful to him who has not honesty and good-nature
The only good histories are those written by those who had command in the events they describe.
Writing does not cause misery. It is born of misery.
A man has need of tough ears to hear himself fairly judged.
The body enjoys a great share in our being, and has an eminent place in it. Its structure and composition, therefore, are worthy of proper consideration.