Those who are bent on revolutionizing society may be divided into those who seek something for themselves thereby and those who seek something for their children and grandchildren.

We love life, not because we are used to living but because we are used to loving.

A woman's pity, which is talkative, carries the sick person's bed to the public marketplace.

Do whatever you will, but first be such as are able to will.

Moral contempt is a far greater indignity and insult than any kind of crime.

If you have an enemy, do not requite him evil with good, for that would put him to shame. Rather prove that he did you some good.

Life is hard to bear: but do not affect to be so delicate! We are all of us fine sumpter asses and assesses.