The thirst of desire is never filled, nor fully satisfied.
That which is usually called dotage is not the weak point of all old men, but only of such as are distinguished by their levity.
A person who is wise does nothing against their will, nothing with sighing or under coercion.
The master sometimes serves, and the servant sometimes is master.
The spirit is the true self.
I am much beholden to old age, which has increased my eagerness for conversation in proportion as it has lessened my appetites of hunger and thirst.