All this is applicable to the intellectual faculties of man. There is a considerable difference between one person and another as regards these faculties, as is well known to philosophers.

He, however, who begins with Metaphysics, will not only become confused in matters of religion, but will fall into complete infidelity.

It is better and more satisfactory to acquit a thousand guilty persons than to put a single innocent one to death.

Silence is the maturation of wisdom.

Every man should view himself as equally balanced: half good and half evil. Likewise, he should see the entire world as half good and half evil.... With a single good deed he will tip the scales for himself, and for the entire world, to the side of good.

No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means.

Medical practice is not knitting and weaving and the labor of the hands, but it must be inspired with soul and be filled with understanding and equipped with the gift of keen observation . . .