“It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best.”
“Men are in fact, quite unable to control their own inventions; they at best develop adaptability to the new conditions those inventions create.”
“Look natural, that is the best way. Flowers, plants, and animals are all content with how they look—satisfied with nature's endowment. Only human beings are eager to change what nature has given them.”
“The best way to achieve self-esteem is to do something worthy of esteem.”
“Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.”
“We all are men, in our own natures frail, and capable of our flesh; few are angels.”