To make judgements about great and lofty things, a soul of the same stature is needed; otherwise we ascribe to them that vice which is our own.

We may so seize on virtue, that if we embrace it with an overgreedy and violent desire, it may become vicious.

Habit is second nature.

The perpetual work of your life is but to lay the foundation of death.

Don't be afraid to say what you are not afraid to think

Health is a precious thing, and the only one, in truth, meriting that a man should lay out not only his time, sweat, labor and goods, but also life itself to obtain it.

Nor is it enough to toughen up his soul; you must also toughen up his muscles.