The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action.
Read at every wait; read at all hours; read within leisure; read in times of labor; read as one goes in; read as one goest out. The task of the educated mind is simply put: read to lead.
It is not enough to acquire wisdom, it is necessary to employ it.
In anger nothing right nor judicious can be done.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
We should be careful that our benevolence does not exceed our means.