I speak of that learning which wakes us acquainted with the boundless extent of nature, and the universe, and which even while we remain in this world, discovers to us both heaven, earth, and sea.

A mental stain can neither be blotted out by the passage of time nor washed away by any waters.

The more peculiarly his own a man's character is, the better it fits him.

To study philosophy is nothing but to prepare one’s self to die.

There is nothing more shocking than to see assertion and approval dashing ahead of cognition and perception.

Great is our admiration of the orator who speaks with fluency and discretion.

There is pleasure in calm remembrance of a past sorrow.