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

Even opinion is of force enough to make itself to be espoused at the expense of life.

Wisdom has its excesses, and has no less need of moderation than folly.

The share we have in the knowledge of truth, such as it is, has not been acquired by our own powers. God has taught ushis wonderful secrets; our faith is not of our acquiring, it is purely the gift of another's bounty.

The honor of the conquest is rated by the difficulty.

We have no participation in Being, because all human nature is ever midway between being born and dying, giving off only a vague image and shadow of itself, and a weak and uncertain opinion. And if you chance to fix your thoughts on trying to grasp its essence, it would be neither more nor less than if your tried to clutch water.

Getting married is very much like going to a restaurant with friends. You order what you want then when you see what the other person has, you wish you had ordered that.