The mind has greater power over the emotions and is less subject thereto, in so far as it understands all things as necessary.

An emotion, which is a passion, ceases to be a passion, as soon as we form a clear and distinct idea thereof.

Those are most desirous of honor and glory who cry out the loudest of its abuse and the vanity of the world.

In so far as we are intelligent beings, we cannot desire anything save that which is necessary, nor yield absolute acquiescence to anything, save to that which…