Have you been able to think out and manage your own life? You have done the greatest task of all.... All other things, ruling, hoarding, building, are only little appendages and props, at most.

No man dies before his hour. The time you leave behind was no more yours, than that which was before your birth, and concerneth you no more.

God sends the cold according to the coat.

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

I do not understand; I pause; I examine.

All other knowledge is hurtful to him who has not honesty and good-nature

We are never present with, but always beyond ourselves; fear, desire, hope, still push us on toward the future.