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

The brain is the citadel of sense perception.

As in our lives so also in our studies, it is most becoming and most wise, so to temper gravity with cheerfulness, that the former may not imbue our minds with melancholy, nor the latter degenerate into licentiousness.

Such is the audacity of man, that he hath learned to counterfeit Nature, yea, and is so bold as to challenge her in her work.

No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity.

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

The only thing man knows instinctively is how to weep.