The spirit desires to remain with its body, because, without the organic instruments of that body, it can neither act, nor feel anything.

I have not sought during my life to amass wealth and to adorn my body, but I have sought to adorn my soul with the jewels of wisdom, patience, and above all with a love of liberty.

The body cannot be cured without regard for the soul.

The soul can never be corrupted with the corruption of the body, but it is like the wind which causes the sound of the organ, and which ceases to produce a good effect when a pipe is spoilt.

Your naked body should only belong to those who fall in love with your naked soul.

As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?