There is perhaps no more obvious vanity than to write of it so vainly.

Wise men have more to learn of fools than fools of wise men.

Amongst all other vices there is none I hate more than cruelty, both by nature and judgment, as the extremest of all vices.

Intemperance is the plaque of sensuality, and temperance is not its bane but its seasoning.

For me, who only desire to become wise, not more learned or eloquent, these logical or Aristotelian dispositions of parts are of no use.

True freedom is to have power over oneself for everything.

It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity.