Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.
Reading was the only amusement I allowed myself
Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards; there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.
The only thing that is more expensive than education is ignorance.
Among the numerous luxuries of the table...coffee may be considered as one of the most valuable. It excites cheerfulness without intoxication; and the pleasing flow of spirits which it occasions...is never followed by sadness, languor or debility.