It is only certain that there is nothing certain, and that nothing is more miserable or more proud than man.

And therefore, Reader, I myself am the subject of my book: it is not reasonable that you should employ your leisure on a topic so frivolous and so vain. Therefore, Farewell.

Life in itself is neither good nor evil, it is the place of good and evil, according to what you make it.

We wake sleeping, and sleep waking. I do not see so clearly in my sleep; but as to my being awake, I never found it clear enough and free from clouds.

I have seen people rude by being over-polite.

Every man may speak truly, but to speak methodically, prudently, and fully is a talent that few men have.

Satiety comes of too frequent repetition and he who will not give himself leisure to be thirsty can never find the true pleasure of drinking