Let our reason, and not our senses, be the rule of our conduct; for reason will teach us to think wisely, to speak prudently, and to behave worthily.

Don't worry about being acknowledged by others; worry about failing to acknowledge them.

Gentlemen cherish worth; the vulgar cherish dirt. Gentlemen trust in justice; the vulgar trust in favor.

Stars are holes in the sky from which the light of the infinite shines.

When you are ignorant about something, to know that you are ignorant about it - that is knowledge.

The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose.

All men are born good.