Every man is the son of his own works.

In every case, the remedy is to take action. Get clear about exactly what it is that you need to learn and exactly what you need to do to learn it. BEING CLEAR KILLS FEAR. Make it thy business to know thyself, which is the most difficult lesson in the world.

From reading too much, and sleeping too little, his brain dried up on him and he lost his judgment.

Men of great talents, whether poets or historians, seldom escape the attacks of those who, without ever favoring the world with any production of their own, take delight in criticising the works of others.

The woman who is resolved to be respected can make herself be so even amidst an army of soldiers.

You cannot eat your cake and have your cake.

Beware, gentle knight - the greatest monster of them all is reason.