The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost; to be everywhere, is to be nowhere.

We owe subjection and obedience to all our kings, whether good or bad, alike, for that has respect unto their office; but as to esteem and affection, these are only due to their virtue.

I walk firmer and more secure uphill than down.

I quote others in order to better express myself.

An able reader often discovers in other people's writings perfections beyond those that the author put in or perceived, and lends them richer meanings and aspects.

The premeditation of death is the premeditation of liberty; he who has learnt to die has forgot to serve.

'As a man who knows how to make his education into a rule of life not a means of showing off; who can control himself and obey his own principles.' The true mirror of our discourse is the course of our lives.