Miracles arise from our ignorance of nature, not from nature itself.
Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside equally desperate to get out.
The curiosity of knowing things has been given to man for a scourge.
I must use these great men's virtues as a cloak for my weakness.
It is the rule of rules, and the general law of all laws, that every person should observe those of the place where he is.
We should spread joy, but, as far as we can, repress sorrow.