Rather I fear on the contrary that while we banish painful thoughts we may banish memory as well.
God alone is entirely exempt from all want of human virtues, that which needs least is the most absolute and divine.
Riches for the most part are hurtful to them that possess them.
No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
An old doting fool, with one foot already in the grave.
Water and our necessary food are the only things that wise men must fight for.