Philosophy is a bully that talks loud when the danger is at a distant; but, the moment she is pressed hard by an enemy, she is nowhere to be found and leaves the brunt of the battle to be fought by her steady, humble comrade, religion.

The poorest man would not part with health for money, but the richest would gladly part with all their money for health.

Silence is foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Some indeed there are who profess to despise all flattery, but even these are nevertheless to be flattered, by being told that they do despise it.

Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and meanderings, but leads none of us by the same route.

Men are born with two eyes, but with one tongue, in order that they should see twice as much as they say.

Revenge is a much more punctual paymaster than gratitude