Would you require a wretched being, whose life is slowly wasting under a lingering disease, to despatch himself at once by the stroke of a dagger? Does not the very disorder which consumes his strength deprive him of the courage to effect his deliverance?

The deed is everything, the glory is naught.

Lamps make oil-spots and candles need snuffing; it is only the light of heaven that shines pure and leaves no stain.

The greatest joy of a thinking man is to have searched the explored and to quietly revere the unexplored.

How can we learn self-knowledge? Never by taking thought but rather by action. Try to do your duty and you'll soon discover what you're like.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.

It is said that no man is a hero to his valet. That is because a hero can be recognized only by a hero.