The hardest victory is the victory over self.

That which is common to the greatest number has the least care bestowed upon it. Every one thinks chiefly of his own, hardly at all of the common interest; and only when he is himself concerned as an individual. For besides other considerations, everybody is more inclined to neglect the duty which he expects another to fulfill.

Teaching is the highest form of understanding.

For one swallow does not make a summer, nor does one day; and so too one day, or a short time, does not make a man blessed and happy.

Melancholy men of all others are most witty, which causeth many times a divine ravishment, and a kinde of Enthusiasmus, which stirreth them up to bee excellent Philosophers, Poets, Prophets, etc.

With respect to the requirement of art, the probable impossible is always preferable to the improbable possible.

When you are lonely, when you feel yourself an alien in the world, play Chess. This will raise your spirits and be your counselor in war