Ceremony forbids us to express by words things that are lawful and natural, and we obey it; reason forbids us to do things unlawful and ill, and nobody obeys it.

Every one rushes elsewhere and into the future, because no one wants to face one's own inner self.

We must learn to suffer what we cannot evade.

A strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.

All passions that suffer themselves to be relished and digested are but moderate.

It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity.

An untempted woman cannot boast of her chastity.