Let every man consider virtue as what devolves on himself. He may not yield the performance of it even to his teacher.
Our headstrong passions shut the door of our souls against God.
Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.
Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.
Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.
For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish. We should be careful indeed what we say.