They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed, that even men for whom it was made, and by whom it has its value, should yet be thought of less value than it is.

By reason of gifts and bribes the offices be given to rich men, which should rather have been executed by wise men.

Laws could be passed to keep the leader of a government from getting too much power.

I would uphold the law if for no other reason but to protect myself.

It is a wise mans part, rather to avoid sickness, than to wish for medicines.

Food is an implement of magic, and only the most coldhearted rationalist could squeeze the juices of life out of it and make it bland. In a true sense, a cookbook is the best source of psychological advice and the kitchen the first choice of room for a therapy of the world.

The way to heaven out of all places is of length and distance.