It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

Any man is liable to err, only a fool persists in error.

If I err in belief that the souls of men are immortal, I gladly err, nor do I wish this error which gives me pleasure to be wrested from me while I live.

Through ignorance of what is good and what is bad, the life of men is greatly perplexed.

If you possess a library and a garden, you have everything you need. (translation from the French) Si vous possedez une bibliotheque et un jardin, vous avez tout ce qu'il vous faut.

Even while Jerusalem was standing and the Jews were at peace with us, the practice of their sacred rites was at variance with the glory of our empire, the dignity of our name, the customs of our ancestors.

Too much liberty leads both men and nations to slavery.