Once you have decided to keep a certain pile, it is no longer yours; for you can't spend it.

A man must live in the world and make the best of it, such as it is.

There is indeed a certain sense of gratification when we do a good deed that gives us inward satisfaction, and a generous pride that accompanies a good conscience…These testimonies of a good conscience are pleasant; and such a natural pleasure is very beneficial to us; it is the only payment that can never fail. “On Repentance

As far as I am concerned, no road that would lead us to health is either arduous or expensive.

There is no knowledge so hard to acquire as the knowledge of how to live this life well and naturally.

I am disgusted with innovation, in whatever guise, and with reason, for I have seen very harmful effects of it.

It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others.