Virtue does not come from wealth, but wealth, and every other good thing which men have comes from virtue.

The reason why we have to acquire wealth is the body, because we are slaves in its service.

A painter will paint a cobbler, carpenter, or any other artist, though he knows nothing of their arts; and, if he is a good artist, he may deceive children or simple persons, when he shows them his picture of a carpenter from a distance, and they will fancy that they are looking at a real carpenter.

I know nothing but the certainty of my own ignorance.

To harm another is to harm oneself

No one does wrong voluntarily.

True perfection is a bold quest to seek. Only the willing and true of heart will seek the betterment of many.