'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.

I see several animals that live so entire and perfect a life, some without sight, others without hearing: who knows whether to us also one, two, or three, or many other senses, may not be wanting?

I determine nothing; I do not comprehend things; I suspend judgment; I examine.

Knowledge is an excellent drug; but no drug has virtue enough to preserve itself from corruption and decay, if the vessel be tainted and impure wherein it is put to keep.

Diogenes was asked what wine he liked best; and he answered as I would have done when he said, "Somebody else's".

The births of all things are weak and tender and therefore we should have our eyes intent on beginnings.

There are no truths, only moments of claryty passing for answers.