The most that any of us know, is the least of that which is to be known.

There is no better way to learn than to teach.

An idol is what man makes and then has to carry. God makes a man and then carries him.

That power is in vain which is never in use.

Some things must be good in themselves, else there could be no measure whereby to lay out good and evil.

Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction.

The government of man should be the monarchy of reason: it is too often the democracy of passions or the anarchy of humors.