We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off.

His only fault is that he has no fault.

Man naturally yearns for novelty.

Accustom yourself to master and overcome things of difficulty; for if you observe, the left hand for want of practice is insignificant, and not adapted to general business; yet it holds the bridle better than the right, from constant use.

The leading distinction in magnets is the sex, male and female, and the next great difference in them is the colour. Those of Magnesia, bordering on Macedonia, are of a reddish black; those of Breotia are more red than black; and the kind that is found in Troas is black, of the female sex, and consequently destitute of attractive power.

Let not things, because they are common, enjoy for that the less share of our consideration.

But with man, — by Hercules! most of his misfortunes are occasioned by man.