Either I do not corrupt the young or, if I do, it is unwillingly.

The hardest task needs the lightest hand or else its completion will not lead to freedom but to a tyranny much worse than the one it replaces.

As for me, all I know is I know nothing.

Do it because it's in your heart. Not because you want something in return. Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.

It is best and easiest not to discredit others but to prepare oneself to be as good as possible.

Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm & constant.

As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will, he will be sure to repent