Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is merely a compact between men in their various relations with each other, in whatever circumstances they may be, that they will neither injure nor be injured.

The words of that philosopher who offers no therapy for human suffering are empty and vain.

If God listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.

Natural wealth is limited and easily obtained; the wealth defined by vain fancies is always beyond reach.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.

All other love is extinguished by self-love; beneficence, humanity, justice, philosophy, sink under it.