It seems to me to be the best proof of an evangelical disposition, that persons are not angry when reproached, and have a Christian charity for those that ill deserve it.

Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.

The opinion formulated by the Church has more value in my eyes than human reasons, whatever they may be.

You must acquire the best knowledge first, and without delay; it is the height of madness to learn what you will later have to unlearn.

You'll see certain Pythagorean whose belief in communism of property goes to such lengths that they pick up anything lying about unguarded, and make off with it without a qualm of conscience as if it had come to them by law.

If you look at history you'll find that no state has been so plagued by its rulers as when power has fallen into the hands of some dabbler in philosophy or literary addict.

What passes out of one's mouth passes into a hundred ears. It is a great misfortune not to have sense enough to speak well.