We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends.

All superstition is much the same whether it be that of astrology, dreams, omen, retributive judgment, or the like, in all of which the deluded believers observe events which are fulfilled, but neglect and pass over their failure, though it be much more common.

To spend too much time in studies is sloth.

First the amendment of their own minds. For the removal of the impediments of the mind will sooner clear the passages of fortune than the obtaining fortune will remove the impediments of the mind.

Histories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics, subtle; natural philosophy, deep; moral, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend.

Friendship maketh daylight in the understanding, out of darkness and confusion of thoughts.

Photographs are not only points of reference... they're often triggers of ideas.