St. Augustine teaches us that there is in each man a Serpent, an Eve, and an Adam. Our senses and natural propensities are the Serpent; the excitable desire is the Eve; and reason is the Adam. Our nature tempts us perpetually; criminal desire is often excited; but sin is not completed till reason consents.

We are never in search of things, but always in search of the search.

Man's greatness lies in his power of thought.

How shall one who is so weak in his childhood become really strong when he grows older? We only change our fancies.

Vanity is illustrated in the cause and effect of love, as in the case of Cleopatra.

If I had more time I would write a shorter letter.

Those who do not hate their own selfishness and regard themselves as more important than the rest of the world are blind because the truth lies elsewhere