Nothing comes to pass in nature, which can be set down to a flaw therein; for nature is always the same, and everywhere one and the same in her efficacy and power of action: that is, nature's laws and ordinances, whereby all things come to pass and change from one form to another, are everywhere and always the same; so that there should be one and the same method of understanding the nature of all things whatsoever, namely, through nature's universal laws and rules.

Pride is pleasure arising from a man's thinking too highly of himself.

Those who know the true use of money, and regulate the measure of wealth according to their needs, live contented with few things.

The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.

I do not believe anyone has reached such perfection, surpassing all others, except Christ, to whom God immediately revealed - without words or visions - the conditions which lead to salvation.

In the state of nature, wrong-doing is impossible ; or, if anyone does wrong, it is to himself, not to another.

Pride is over-estimation of oneself by reason of self-love.