Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging well.

If a man begins to read in the middle of a book, and feels an inclination to go on, let him not quit it to go to the beginning. He may perhaps not feel again the inclination.

How small of all that human hearts endure, That part which laws or kings can cause or cure! Still to ourselves in every place consigned, Our own felicity we make or find. With secret course, which no loud storms annoy, Glides the smooth current of domestic joy.

Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time.

You raise your voice when you should reinforce your argument.

Our minds should not be empty because if they are not preoccupied by good, evil will break in upon them.

Whatever you have spend less.