Anything whose presence or absence makes no discernible difference is no essential part of the whole.

It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

Man by Nature desires to know.

Every man should be responsible to others, nor should anyone be allowed to do just as he pleases; for where absolute freedom is allowed there is nothing to restrain the evil which is inherent in every man. But the principle of responsibility secures that which is the greatest good in states; the right persons rule and are prevented from doing wrong, and the people have their due. It is evident that this is the best kind of democracy, and why? because the people are drawn from a certain class.

At the intersection where your gifts, talents, and abilities meet a human need; therein you will discover your purpose

Something is infinite if, taking it quantity by quantity, we can always take something outside.

[this element], the seat of the appetites and of desire in general, does in a sense participate in principle, as being amenable and obedient to it