But the eyes of other people are the eyes that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither fine clothes, fine houses nor fine furniture.

Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is really selling himself to it.

Do you love truth for truth's sake, and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others?

Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature.

I look upon death to be as necessary to our constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning.

Wouldst thou enjoy a long Life, a healthy Body, and a vigorous Mind, and be acquainted also with the wonderful Works of God? labour in the first place to bring thy Appetite into Subjection to Reason.

What one relishes, nourishes.