They who are continually shocked by slavery have some right to be shocked by the violent death of the slaveholder, but no others.Such will be more shocked by his life than by his death.

Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in. I drink at it; but while I drink I see the sandy bottom and detect how shallow it is. Its thin current slides away, but eternity remains.

In what concerns you much, do not think that you have companions: know that you are alone in the world.

I love a life whose plot is simple.

Slow are the beginnings of philosophy.

I do not judge men by anything they can do. Their greatest deed is the impression they make on me.

Health requires this relaxation, this aimless life. This life in the present.