Every one should be his own physician. We ought to assist, and not to force nature. Eat with moderation...Nothing is good for the body but what we can digest. What medicine can procure digestion? Exercise. What will recruit strength? Sleep.

Common sense is both more rare and more desirable in leaders than mere intelligence.

Whatever you do, crush the infamous thing, and love those who love you.

You are very harsh.' 'I have seen the world.

There are no sects in geometry.

Perfect is the enemy of good.

The Pope is an idol whose hands are tied and whose feet are kissed.