The discovery of what is true and the practice of that which is good are the two most important aims of philosophy.

The ear is the avenue to the heart.

Fame is a heavy burden.

The mouth obeys poorly when the heart murmurs.

Let us meet four times a year in a grand temple with music, and thank God for all his gifts. There is one sun. There is one God. Let us have one religion. Then all mankind will be brethren.

The tyranny of the many would be when one body takes over the rights of others, and then exercises its power to change the laws in its favor.

There can be no happiness without good health