All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience.

Remember, when incited to slander, that it is only he among you who is without sin that may cast the first stone.

Rage is mental imbecility.

With regard to manner, be careful to speak in a soft, tender, kind and loving way. Even when you have occasion to rebuke, be careful to do it with manifest kindness. The effect will be incalculably better.

It is what we give up, not what we lay up, that adds to our lasting store.

Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature.

There is no doubt that religious fanatics have done more to prejudice the cause they affect to advocate than have its opponents.