Why should we build our happiness on the opinons of others, when we can find it in our own hearts?

I may be no better, but at least I am different.

Base souls have no faith in great individuals.

Or, rather, let us be more simple and less vain.

Anticipation and Hope are born twins.

Physical evils destroy themselves, or they destroy us.

Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.