Naples sitteth by the sea, keystone of an arch of azure.

Be understood in thy teaching, and instruct to this measure of capacity; precepts and rules are repulsive to a child, but happy illustration winneth him.

Mind is a kingdom to the man who gathereth his pleasure from ideas.

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.

Knowledge is leagued with the universe, and findeth a friend in all things; but ignorance is everywhere a stranger, unwelcome; ill at ease and out of place.

Spurn not a seeming error, but dig below its surface for the truth.

Power is seldom innocent, and envy is the yokefellow of eminence.