Emotion, which is suffering, ceases to be suffering as soon as we form a clear and precise picture of it.

Desire is the essence of a man.

In regard to intellect and true virtue, every nation is on a par with the rest, and God has not in these respects chosen one people rather than another.

Reason connot defeat emotion, an emotion can only be displaced or overcome by a stronger emotion.

In the mind there is no absolute or free will.

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from force of character: for obedience is the constant will to execute what, by the general decree of the commonwealth, ought to be done.

We can always get along better by reason and love of truth than by worry of conscience and remorse...we should strive to keep worry from our life.