In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.

My counsel is, to force nothing, and rather to trifle and sleep away all unproductive days and hours, than on such days to compose something that will afterwards give no pleasure.

The errors of the observer come from the qualities of the human mind.

Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.

Very few people love others for what they are; rather, they love what they lend them, their own selves, their own idea of them.

He who possesses science and art, Possesses religion as well; He who possesses neither of these, Had better have religion.

If you miss the first buttonhole, you will not succeed in buttoning up your coat.