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.

I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world.

Heaven is author of the virtue that is in me

I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity.

I have never seen a man as fond of virtue as of women.

It is better to light one small candle of gratitude than to curse the darkness.

There is no body but eats and drinks. But they are few who can distinguish flavors.