The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations.

It is better to be envied than pitied.

Let there be nothing untried; for nothing happens by itself, but men obtain all things by trying.

Not snow, no, nor rain, nor heat, nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed courses with all speed.

A man trusts his ears less than his eyes.

History is marked by alternating movements across the imaginary line that separates East from West in Eurasia.

The Colchians, Ethiopians and Egyptians have thick lips, broad nose, woolly hair and they are burnt of skin.