For we do not think that we know a thing until we are acquainted with its primary conditions or first principles, and have carried our analysis as far as its simplest elements.

A tragedy is that moment where the hero comes face to face with his true identity.

A man who examines each subject from a philosophical standpoint cannot neglect them: he has to omit nothing, and state the truth about each topic.

Well begun is half done.

Wicked men obey for fear, but the good for love.

The complete man must work, study and wrestle.

Happiness depends on ourselves.