To be curious about that which is not one's concern while still in ignorance of oneself is ridiculous.

The qualities which a man seeks in his beloved are those characteristics of his own soul, whether he knows it or not.

He who is learning and learning and doesn't apply what he knows is like the one who is plowing and plowing and doesn't seed.

A wise ignorance is an essential part of knowledge.

Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!

It is as expedient that a wicked man be punished as that a sick man be cured by a physician; for all chastisement is a kind of medicine.

The soul takes flight to the world that is invisible but there arriving she is sure of bliss and forever dwells in paradise.