When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.
Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.
A man can no more make a safe use of wealth without reason than he can of a horse without a bridle.
The soul is cured of its maladies by certain incantations; these incantations are beautiful reasons, from which temperance is generated in souls.
One thing I know, that I know nothing. This is the source of my wisdom.
If you want to be a good saddler, saddle the worst horse; for if you can tame one, you can tame all.