Not being able to govern events, I govern myself, and apply myself to them if they will not apply themselves to me.

Aesop, that great man, saw his master making water as he walked. "What!" he said, "Must we void ourselves as we run?" Use our timeas best we may, yet a great part of it will still be idly and ill spent.

A strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.

Men are most apt to believe what they least understand.

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

Nature is a gentle guide, but not more sweet and gentle than prudent and just.

I quote others in order to better express myself.