Nothing is lost as long as courage remains

The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.

Life is strewn with so many dangers, and can be the source of so many misfortunes, that death is not the greatest of them.

There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.

The World is not ruined by the wickedness of the wicked, but by the weakness of the good.

Medicine is a collection of uncertain prescriptions, the results of which, taken collectively, are more fatal than useful to mankind.

My success and everything good that I have done, I owe to my mother.