All opinions in the world agree in this, that pleasure is our end, although they differ as to the means of attaining it.
He loves little who loves by rule.
Judgement can do without knowledge: but not knowledge without judgement.
Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.
We trouble our life by thoughts about death, and our death by thoughts about life.
The corruption of the age is made up by the particular contribution of every individual man; some contribute treachery, others injustice, atheism, tyranny, avarice, cruelty, according to their power.