The fact that you have been knocked down is interesting, but the length of time you remained down is important.

Death is an antidote for this life, and it makes another more stable form of life which is insoluble in everything.

When we pray for death we really desire a fuller life.

A charitable man is like an apple tree-he gives his fruit and is silent; the philanthropist is like the successful hen.

If you combine all the spectral rays into a single beam, you get white light; and, if you combine all the virtues into a single beam, you get charity.

Well begun is not only half done, but often fully cooked.

Those who cook up stories will get into hot water.