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So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to trust himself on the narrow edge.
Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth.
This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again.
In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.
We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.
Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity. Faithfulness and truth are the most sacred excellences and endowments of the human mind.
Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.
The long time to come when I shall not exist has more effect on me than this short present time, which nevertheless seems endless.
Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature.
Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.