It is far more probable that our senses should deceive us, than that an old woman should be carried up a chimney on a broom stick; and that it is far less astonishing that witnesses should lie, than that witches should perform the acts that were alleged.

But sure there is need of other remedies than dreaming, a weak contention of art against nature.

There is no knowledge so hard to acquire as the knowledge of how to live this life well and naturally.

Dreams are faithful interpreters of our inclinations; but there is art required to sort and understand them.

Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is...opening a door that we may derive instruction from the example of others, and at the same time enabling us to benefit them by our example, if there be anything in our character worthy of imitation.

What fear has once made me will, I am bound still to will when without fear.

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