The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.

We are more easily led part by part to an understanding of the whole. -Facilius per partes in cognitionem totius adducimur

If you are surprised at the number of our maladies, count our cooks.

It is the practice of the multitude to bark at eminent men, as little dogs do at strangers.

Pain, scorned by yonder gout-ridden wretch, endured by yonder dyspeptic in the midst of his dainties, borne bravely by the girl in travail. Slight thou art, if I can bear thee, short thou art if I cannot bear thee!

The wish for healing has always been half of health.