Now I believe I can hear the philosophers protesting that it can only be misery to live in folly, illusion, deception and ignorance, but it isn't -it's human.

The more ignorant, reckless and thoughtless a doctor is, the higher his reputation soars even amongst powerful princes.

By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not rid men's minds of him.

Eagles don't catch flies.

Heaven grant that the burden you carry may have as easy an exit as it had an entrance. Prayer To A Pregnant Woman

Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and running to seed.

War is sweet to those who have not experienced it.