If all be a Dream, then he doth but dream that he makes the Question; and so it is not much matter that a waking Man should answer him.

If punishment reaches not the mind and makes not the will supple, it hardens the offender.

For those who either perceive but dully, or retain the ideas that come into their minds but ill, who cannot readily excite or compound them, will have little matter to think on.

The chief art of learning is to attempt but a little at a time.

Fashion for the most part is nothing but the ostentation of riches.

Don't let the things you don't have prevent you from using what you do have.

The great art to learn much is to undertake a little at a time.