[Hope is] the dream of a waking man.

Nothing is what rocks dream about

Although it may be difficult in theory to know what is just and equal, the practical difficulty of inducing those to forbear who can, if they like, encroach, is far greater, for the weaker are always asking for equality and justice, but the stronger care for none of these things.

Happiness is a thing honored and perfect. This seems to be borne out by the fact that it is a first principle or starting-point, since all other things that all men do are done for its sake; and that which is the first principle and cause of things good we agree to be something honorable and divine.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequences. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

Character is made by many acts; it may be lost by a single one.

When you are lonely, when you feel yourself an alien in the world, play Chess. This will raise your spirits and be your counselor in war