We should be careful that our benevolence does not exceed our means.

They are eloquent who can speak low things acutely, and of great things with dignity, and of moderate things with temper.

Hatred is settled anger.

It is not a virtue, but a deceptive copy and imitation of virtue, when we are led to the performance of duty by pleasure as its recompense.

Every man should bear his own grievances rather than detract from the comforts of another.

Enmity is anger watching the opportunity for revenge.

Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the soul bears the body, so God endures the world. Just as the soul sees but is not seen, so God sees but is not seen. Just as the soul feeds the body, so God gives food to the world.