No Man is wise at all Times, or is without his blind Side.

The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death.

It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.

The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.

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

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.

Time takes away the grief of men.