Man is a reasoning Animal.

The pleasures of the palate deal with us like Egyptian thieves who strangle those whom they embrace.

Trifling trouble find utterance; deeply felt pangs are silent.

A hungry people listens not to reason, not cares for justice, nor is bent by any prayers.

To be feared is to fear. No one has been able to strike terror into others and at the same time enjoy peace of mind.

We learn not in the school, but in life.

I persist on praising not the life I lead, but that which I ought to lead. I follow it at a mighty distance, crawling