Be like the rocky headland on which the waves constantly break. It stands firm, and round it the seething waters are laid to rest.

Embellish the soul with simplicity, with prudence, and everything which is neither virtuous nor vicious. Love all men. Walk according to God; for, as a poet hath said, his laws govern all.

Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear.

Observe and contemplate on the hidden things of life: how a man's seed is but the beginning, it takes others to bring it to fruition. Think how food undergoes such changes to produce health and strength. See the power of these hidden things which, like the wind cannot been seen, but its effects can be.

My city and state are Rome. But as a human being? The world. So for me, "good" can only mean what's good for both communities.

Dig inside. Inside is the fountain of good, and it will forever flow, if you will forever dig.

Truth and ceremony are two things.