Not to know at large of things remote From use, obscure and subtle, but to know That which before us lies in daily life, Is the prime wisdom.

He who kills a person kills a reasonable creature, but he who kills a good book destroys reason itself.

To become less and transmit more, to replenish energy with wisdom - some such hope, at this more than midpoint in my life, is the reason why I write.

For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.

We learn not in the school, but in life.

A mind of the caliber of mine cannot derive its nutrient from cows.

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.

It is certainly true that reason is the most important and the highest rank among all things and, in comparison with other things of this life, the best and something divine. It is the inventor and mentor of all the arts, medicines, laws, and of whatever wisdom, power, virtue, and glory men possess in this life.

He who is in love is wise and is becoming wiser, sees newly every time he looks at the object beloved, drawing from it with his eyes and his mind those virtues which it possesses.

He who is wise is steps away from riches. He who is loving is steps away from God.

Pearls of wisdom are better than necklaces of diamonds.

The truly great books are the few books that are over everybody's head all of the time.