I rejoiced in my progress, mourned my weaknesses, and commiserated the universal instability of human conduct.
For virtue only finds eternal Fame.
Books have led some to learning and others to madness.
Five enemies of peace inhabit with us - avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride; if these were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace.
Often on earth the gentlest heart is fain To feed and banquet on another's woe.
Ruthless striving, overcomes everything.