Life is full of chances and changes, and the most prosperous of men may in the evening of his days meet with great misfortunes.

Money is a guarantee that we may have what we want in the future. Though we need nothing at the moment it insures the possibility of satisfying a new desire when it arises.

Happiness is the highest good

Rising before daylight is also to be commended; it is a healthy habit, and gives more time for the management of the household as well as for liberal studies.

The body is most fully developed from thirty to thirty-five years of age, the mind at about forty-nine.

Pay attention to the young, and make them just as good as possible.

Philosophy is the science which considers truth.