Genius Is Fostered By Industry.

If The Soul Has Food For Study And Learning, Nothing Is More Delightful Than An Old Age Of Leisure.

Man Is His Own Worst Enemy.

No One Sees What Is Before His Feet: They Scan The Tracks Of Heaven.

Mental Stains Can Not Be Removed By Time, Nor Washed Away By Any Waters. [lat., Animi Labes Nec Diuturnitate Vanescere Nec Omnibus Ullis Elui Potest.]

To Study Philosophy Is Nothing But To Prepare One’s Self To Die.