Now we are not merely to stick knowledge on to the soul: we must incorporate it into her; the soul should not be sprinkled with knowledge but steeped in it.

God has not revealed all things to man and has entrusted us with but a fragment of His mighty work. But He who directs all things, who has established and laid the foundation of the world, who has clothed Himself with Creation, He is greater and better than that which He has wrought. Hidden from our eyes, He can only be reached by the spirit.

The origin of all mankind was the same; it is only a clear and good conscience that makes a man noble, for that is derived from heaven itself.

We have been born under a monarchy; to obey God is freedom.

A benefit consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

Light cares speak, great ones are speechless. -Curae leves loquuntur ingentes stupent

... frugality makes a poor man rich.