We know nothing in reality; for truth lies in an abyss.
If you would know contentment, let your deeds be few.
Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
The sweetest things become the most bitter by excess.
One great difference between a wise man and a fool is, the former only wishes for what he may possibly obtain; the latter desires impossibilities.