Who dares not speak his free thoughts is a slave.

Love must not touch the marrow of the soul. Our affections must be breakable chains that we can cast them off or tighten them.

There is one thing alone that stands the brunt of life throughout its course; a quiet conscience.

You will not achieve happiness if you don't work hard; and it's a shame not to want to work hard.

All is change; all yields its place and goes.

In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best.

A wise fellow who is also worthless always charms the rabble.