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

As great enmities spring from great friendships, and mortal distempers from vigorous health, so do the most surprising and the wildest frenzies from the high and lively agitations of our souls.

He who lives not to others, lives little to himself.

Children's games are hardly games. Children are never more serious than when they play.

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

I aim here only at revealing myself, who will perhaps be different tomorrow, if I learn something new which changes me.

I would rather be an expert on me than on Cicero