To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish.

A virtuous and industrious people may be cheaply governed.

Let every one ascertain his special business and calling, and then stick to it if he wants to be successful.

By playing at Chess then, we may learn: First: Foresight... Second: Circumspection... Third: Caution...And lastly, we learn by Chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources

The people heard it, and approved the doctrine, and immediately practiced the contrary.

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

My refusing to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity.