He, However, Who Begins With Metaphysics, Will

He Who Thinks He Can Have Flesh And Bones Without Being Subject To Any External Influence, Or Any Accidents Of Matter, Unconsciously Wishes To Reconcile Two Opposites, Viz., To Be At The Same Time Subject And Not Subject To Change. If Man Were Never Subject To Change There Could Be No Generation; There Would Be One Single Being, But No Individuals Forming A Species.

It Is Thus Necessary To Examine All Things According To Their Essence, To Infer From Every Species Such True And Well Established Propositions As May Assist Us In The Solution Of Metaphysical Problems.

The Business Conduct Of The Disciples Of Wise Men Is Truthful And Faithful.... He Does Not Allow Himself To Be Made A Surety Or A Guarantor And Does Not Accept The Power Of Attorney.... He Lends Money And Is Gracious. He Shall Not Take Away Business From His Fellow Man.

Know That For The Human Mind There Are Certain Objects Of Perception Which Are Within The Scope Of Its Nature And Capacity; On The Other Hand, There Are, Amongst Things Which Actually Exist, Certain Objects Which The Mind Can In No Way And By No Means Grasp: The Gates Of Perception Are Closed Against It.

Your Purpose...should Always Be To Know...the Whole That Was Intended To Be Known.