[M]ere knowledge of the truth will not give you the art of persuasion.

To a good man nothing that happens is evil.

The true lover of knowledge naturally strives for truth, and is not content with common opinion, but soars with undimmed and unwearied passion till he grasps the essential nature of things.

Entire ignorance is not so terrible or extreme an evil, and is far from being the greatest of all.

Man...is a tame or civilized animal; never the less, he requires proper instruction and a fortunate nature, and then of all animals he becomes the most divine and most civilized; but if he be insufficiently or ill- educated he is the most savage of earthly creatures.

Attention to health is life greatest hindrance.

For good nurture and education implant good constitutions.