Liberty is obedience to the law which one has laid down for oneself

Abstaining so as really to enjoy, is the epicurism, the very perfection, of reason.

All through life a man has need of a counsellor and guide.

Abstract truth is the eye of reason.

I also realized that the philosophers, far from ridding me of my vain doubts, only multiplied the doubts that tormented me and failed to remove any one of them. So I chose another guide and said, Let me follow the Inner Light; it will not lead me so far astray as others have done, or if it does it will be my own fault, and I shall not go so far wrong if I follow my own illusions as if I trusted to their deceits.

Patience patience quotes is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

He who pretends to look upon death without fear, lies