Savage is he who saves himself.

The acquisition of knowledge is always of use to the intellect, because it may thus drive out useless things and retain the good. For nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first known.

Movement will fail sooner than usefulness.

Among the great things which are found among us the existence of Nothing is the greatest.

People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life.

Of the four elements water is the second in weight and the second in respect of mobility. It is never at rest until it unites with the sea.

Learning acquired in youth arrests the evil of old age.