It is of the nature of desire not to be satisfied, and most men live only for the gratification of it.

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

The greatest victory is over self.

Salt water when it turns into vapour becomes sweet, and the vapour does not form salt water when it condenses again. This I know by experiment. The same thing is true in every case of the kind: wine and all fluids that evaporate and condense back into a liquid state become water. They all are water modified by a certain admixture, the nature of which determines their flavour.

Nowadays, for the sake of the advantage which is to be gained from the public revenues and from office, men want to be always in office.

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.

Some believe it to be just friends wanting, as if to be healthy enough to wish health.