He who knoweth not what he ought to know, is a brute beast among men; he that knoweth no more than he hath need of, is a man among brute beasts; and he that knoweth all that may be known, is as a God among men.

No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself.

Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.

Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.

Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on.

Thought is an Idea in transit, which when once released, never can be lured back, nor the spoken word recalled.