Good breeding in cattle depends on physical health, but in men on a well-formed character.

Nature and education are somewhat similar. The latter transforms man, and in so doing creates a second nature.

If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.

The person who can laugh with life has developed deep roots with confidence and faith-faith in oneself, in people and in the world, as contrasted to negative ideas with distrust and discouragement.

We know nothing in reality; for truth lies in an abyss.

It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.

Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.