Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee. Book VI
Youth is the time when hearts are large. On The Slain Collegians
Virtue never has been as respectable as money. Innocents Abroad
The distinguishing property of man is to search for and to follow after truth. Therefore, when relaxed from our necessary cares and concerns, we then covet to see, to hear, and to learn somewhat; and we esteem knowledge of things either obscure or wonderful to be the indispensable means of living happily. On Duties
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