It is a shame for the soul to be first to give way in this life, when thy body does not give way.

The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.

Prize that which is best in the universe; and this is that which useth everything and ordereth everything.

The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.

If anyone can refute me-show me I'm making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective-I'l l gladly change. It's the truth I'm after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.

A good disposition is invincible, if it be genuine.

Despise not death, but welcome it, for nature wills it like all else.