Beauty satisfies the senses completely and at the same time uplifts the soul. That which gratifies the senses is pleasant, and that which uplifts the soul without being sensual in the least is good, true, right, anything you like, but not beautiful.

I love the pride whose measure is its own eminence and not the insignificance of someone else.

From a distance the rushing of the torrent delights and uplifts us, but it rocks us in a flimsy boat, we are overwhelmed by despair. The same applies to danger.

Uneducated people are unfortunate in that they do grasp complex issues, educated people, on the other hand, often do not understand simplicity, which is a far greater misfortune.

If someone were to think that trees are made to support the sky, they would all seem too short.

Compilers resemble gluttonous eaters who devour excessive quantities of healthy food just to excrete them as refuse.

There shall be no slave in your home, male or female: Least of all the mother of your son.