It is not the mere station of life that stamps the value on us, but the manner in which we act our part.
Every great mind seeks to labor for eternity. All men are captivated by immediate advantages; great minds alone are excited by the prospect of distant good.
From the moment fear begins I have ceased to fear.
If we do not find anything very pleasant, at least we shall find something new.
False fancy brings real misery.
Emulation is a noble and just passion, full of appreciation.