He that won't be counseled can't be helped. He that would have a short Lent, let him borrow Money to be repaid at Easter.

To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.

Traveling is one way of lengthening life, at least in appearance.

The best of all medicines is resting and fasting

Nor eye in a letter, nor hand in a purse, nor ear in the secret of another.

Strict punctuality is a cheap virtue.

The best tranquilizer is a clear conscience.