Among the liberal arts, let us begin with the art that liberates us.

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

There are few men who dare to publish to the world the prayers they make to Almighty God.

A man should think less of what he eats and more with whom he eats because no food is so satisfying as good company.

It is probable that the principal credit of miracles, visions, enchantments, and such extraordinary occurrences comes from the power of imagination, acting principally upon the minds of the common people, which are softer.

If people must be talking about me, I would have it to be truthfully and justly. I would willingly return from the next world to contradict any person who described me other than I was, although he did it to honour me.

Obsession is the wellspring of genius and madness.