The years as they pass plunder us of one thing after another.
It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity
This was my prayer: an adequate portion of land with a garden and a spring of water and a small wood to complete the picture.
Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.
Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow.
Let those who drink not, but austerely dine, dry up in law; the Muses smell of wine.