The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
If you drive nature out with a pitchfork, she will soon find a way back.
To have begun is half the job; be bold and be sensible.
Let the fictitious sources of pleasure be as near as possible to the true.
I prayed only for a small piece of land, a garden, an ever-flowing spring, and bit of woods.
Enjoy the present day, as distrusting that which is to follow.