A Philosopher (n.) of some illustrious names is sapless: they lay down rules, argue and quibble, but do not infuse spirit because they have none; Sextius makes me cry "Why keep me waiting, Fortune? Enter the lists!"
Philosopher (n.) who wins a footrace wins it as a runner, not as a philosopher.
The Philosopher (n.) worth the name is like a high mountain: he looks less lofty from afar and grows greater the nearer you come.
The Philosopher (n.) in retreat is not a physician but a sick man, curing an ulcer deep within his own breast.
Philosopher (n.) grew envious of scholars and mathematicians and took over all their superfluities, until they knew more about careful speaking than about careful living.