Despite the enormous quantity of books, how few people read! And if one reads profitably, one would realize how much stupid stuff the vulgar herd is content to swallow every day.
Anything too stupid to be said is sung.
A lady of honor may be raped once, but it strengthens her virtue.
True greatness consists in the use of a powerful understanding to enlighten oneself and others.
If God has made us in his image, we have returned him the favor.
I have seen men incapable of the sciences, but never any incapable of virtue.