Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.

But for the cravings of the belly not a bird would have fallen into the snare; nay, nay, the fowler would not have spread his net. The belly is chains to the hands and fetters to the feet. He who is a slave to his belly seldom worships God.

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.

Be not in the desire of thine own ease.