In reality, there is, perhaps, no one of our natural passions so hard to subdue as pride. Disguise it, struggle with it, beat it down, stifle it, mortify it as much as one pleases, it is still alive, and will every now and then peep out and show itself; you will see it, perhaps, often in this history; for, even if I could conceive that I had completely overcome it, I should probably be proud of my humility.

Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.

It is better to let 100 criminals go free than to imprison 1 innocent man.

My refusing to eat meat occasioned inconveniency, and I have been frequently chided for my singularity. But my light repast allows for greater progress, for greater clearness of head and quicker comprehension.

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

You must always be prepared. Make sure to look at things from all angles. If you are not prepared you will fail.

He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.