The reason domestic pets are so lovable and so helpful to us is because they enjoy, quietly and placidly, the present moment.

Man shows his character best in trifles.

Pride is generally censured and decried, but mainly by those who have nothing to be proud of.

I have described religion as the metaphysics of the people.

It is a curious fact that in bad days we can very vividly recall the good time that is now no more; but that in good days, we have only a very cold and imperfect memory of the bad.

Satisfaction consists in freedom from pain, which is the positive element of life.

Means at our disposal should be regarded as a bulwark against the many evils and misfortunes that can occur. We should not regard such wealth as a permission or even an obligation to procure for ourselves the pleasures of the world.