I have never seen the Philosopher's Stone that turns lead into Gold, but I have known the pursuit of it turn a Man's Gold into Lead.
Poverty, Poetry, and new Titles of Honor, make Men ridiculous
By my rambling digressions I perceive myself to be growing old.
Rules too soft are seldomly followed; rules too harsh are seldomly executed.
Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.
Never confuse motion with action.