If thinking is like perceiving, it must be either a process in which the soul is acted upon by what is capable of being thought, or a process different from but analogous to that. The thinking part of the soul must therefore be, while impassable, capable of receiving the form of an object; that is, must be potentially identical in character with its object without being the object. Mind must be related to what is thinkable, as sense is to what is sensible.

Teenagers these days are out of control. They eat like pigs, they are disrespectful of adults, they interrupt and contradict their parents, and they terrorize their teachers.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Man is a goal-seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.

In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge.

What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.

Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit.