It's only in winter that the pine and cypress are known to be evergreens.

We should not be too familiar with the lower orders or with women.

In a State, pecuniary gain is not to be considered to be prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness.

Not knowing life, how can we know death? Why talk of spirits when you do not understand men?

Of course you want to be rich and famous. It's natural. Wealth and fame are what every man desires. The question is: What are you willing to trade for it?

Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.

Many seek happiness higher than men; others beneath him. But happiness is the same height as man.