Man's mind is so formed that it is far more susceptible to falsehood than to truth..

Sacred scripture is of course the basic authority for everything; yet I sometimes run across ancient sayings or pagan writings - even the poets - so ….

A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit..

You must acquire the best knowledge first, and without delay; it is the height of madness to learn what you will later have to unlearn..