Many of the things that bring delight should not be owned. They are more enjoyed if another's, than if yours; the first day they give pleasure to the owner, but in all the rest to the others: what belongs to another rejoices doubly, because it is without the risk of going stale and with the satisfaction of freshness. . . the possession of things not only diminishes their enjoyment, but augments their annoyance, whether shared or not shared.

Have Friends. 'Tis a second existence.

Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.

The greatest fool is he who thinks he is not one and all others are.

The sage never seems to know his own merits, for only by not noticing them can you call others' attention to them.

Friendship multiplies blessings and...soothes the soul.

He that can live alone resembles the brute beast in nothing, the sage in much, and God in everything.