There are braying men in the world, as well as braying asses; for what is loud and senseless talking any other than away of braying?

The blessings of fortune are the lowest; the next are the bodily advantages of strength and health; but the superlative blessings, in fine, are those of the mind.

The fairest blossoms of pleasantry thrive best where the sun is not strong enough to scorch, nor the soil rank enough to corrupt.

Some natures are so sour and ungrateful that they are never to be obliged.

Tutors should behave reverently before their pupils.

So long as we stand in need of a benefit, there is nothing dearer to us; nor anything cheaper when we have received it.

To be longing for this thing to-day and for that thing to-morrow; to change likings for loathings, and to stand wishing and hankering at a venture--how is it possible for any man to be at rest in this fluctuant, wandering humor and opinion?