A person's life persuades better than his word.
Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them. A true friend is one soul in two bodies
There is always something new coming out of Africa.
To die, and thus avoid poverty or love, or anything painful, is not the part of a brave man, but rather of a coward; for it is cowardice to avoid trouble, and the suicide does not undergo death because it is honorable, but in order to avoid evil.
The secret to humor is surprise.
That which is common to the greatest number has the least care bestowed upon it