As a man, casting off worn out garments taketh new ones, so the dweller in the body, entereth into ones that are new.
I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose.
A man that seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned precious to any human society.
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
He who is not happy with little will never be happy with much.
You will do the greatest service to the state if you shall raise, not the roofs of the houses, but the souls of the citizens: for it is better that great souls should dwell in small houses rather than for mean slaves to lurk in great houses.