If everyone were clothed with integrity, if every heart were just, frank, kindly, the other virtues would be well-nigh useless.

Nothing can be fairer, or more noble, than the holy fervor of true zeal.

The general public is easy. You don't have to answer to anyone; and as long as you follow the rules of your profession, you needn't worry about the consequences. But the problem with the powerful and rich is that when they are sick, they really want their doctors to cure them.

People can be induced to swallow anything, provided it is sufficiently seasoned with praise.

Once you have the cap and gown all you need do is open your mouth. Whatever nonsense you talk becomes wisdom and all the rubbish good sense.

According to the saying of an ancient philosopher, one should eat to live, and not live to eat

To find yourself jilted is a blow to your pride. Do your best to forget it and if you don't succeed, at least pretend to.