It is a way of calling a man a fool when no attention is given to what he says.

Ingratitude is abhorred by God and man.

What man in his right senses, that has wherewithal to live free, would make himself a slave for superfluities? What does that man want who has enough? Or what is he the better for abundance that can never be satisfied.

Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to be taught; the former are like venomous spiders, extracting a poisonous quality, where the latter, like the bees, sip out a sweet and profitable juice.

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?

Tutors should behave reverently before their pupils.

The very soul of the slothful does effectually but lie drowsing in his body, and the whole man is totally given up to his senses.