Aptitudes are assumed, they should become accomplishments. That is the purpose of all education.

Is not the core of nature in the heart of man?

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

Certain books seem to be written, not that we might learn from them, but in order that we might see how much the author knows.

Oh happy he who still can hope in our day to breathe the truth while plunged in seas of error! What we don't know is really what we need, and what we know is of no use to us whatever!

For a man to achieve all that is demanded of him he must regard himself as greater than he is.

Piety, like nobility, has its aristocracy.