Only he can judge of matters great and high whose soul is likewise.

Habit is second nature.

Men are tormented by the opinions they have of things, and not the things themselves.

The first distinction among men, and the first consideration that gave one precedence over another, was doubtless the advantage of beauty.

From Obedience and submission comes all our virtues, and all sin is comes from self-opinion.

We judge a horse not only by its pace on a racecourse, but also by its walk, nay, when resting in its stable.

We wake sleeping, and sleep waking. I do not see so clearly in my sleep; but as to my being awake, I never found it clear enough and free from clouds.