Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.
In America, they do not inquire of a stranger, "What is he?" but, "What can he do?"
What is best for people is what they do for themselves.
Wars are not paid for in wartime. The bill comes later.
The cat in gloves catches no mice.
If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him.