In everything, without doubt, truth has the advantage over imitation.

Fortune, not wisdom, rules lives.

Whatever that be which thinks, understands, wills, and acts, it is something celestial and divine.

To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.

Genius is fostered by industry.

What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty solemnity of demeanour.