Poor is the man who desires a lot

Darkness is absence of light. Shadow is diminution of light.

Who would believe that so small a space could contain the images of all the universe?

He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.

Test knowledge through experience, be prepared to make mistakes, and be persistent about it.

Every action needs to be prompted by a motive. To know and to will are two operations of the human mind. Discerning, judging, deliberating are acts of the human mind.

If you are on the side whence the wind is blowing you will see the trees looking much lighter than you would see them on the other sides; and this is due to the fact that the wind turns up the reverse side of the leaves which in all trees is much whiter than the upper side.