In order to die, you must first have lived.

The philosopher's conception of things will, above all, be truer than other men's, and his philosophy will subordinate all the circumstances of life. To live like a philosopher is to live, not foolishly, like other men, but wisely and according to universal laws.

It is desirable that a man be clad so simply that he can lay his hands on himself in the dark, and that he live in all respects so compactly and preparedly, that, if an enemy take the town, he can, like the old philosopher, walk out the gate empty-handed without anxiety.

Surely joy is the condition of life.

I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.

Our houses are such unwieldy property that we are often imprisoned rather than housed by them.

The Grecian are youthful and erring and fallen gods, with the vices of men, but in many important respects essentially of the divine race.