Michel Eyquem

I conceive that pleasures are to be avoided if greater pains be the
consequence, and pains to be coveted that read more

I conceive that pleasures are to be avoided if greater pains be the
consequence, and pains to be coveted that will terminate in greater
pleasures.

The thing I fear most is fear.

The thing I fear most is fear.

The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true
courage.

The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true
courage.

We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge but we cannot be wise
with other men's wisdom.

We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge but we cannot be wise
with other men's wisdom.

The great and glorious masterpiece of man is how to live with purpose.

The great and glorious masterpiece of man is how to live with purpose.