To marvel at nothing is just about the one and only thing, Numicius, that can make a man happy and keep him that way.
The mind that is cheerful in its present state, will be averse to all solicitude as to the future, and will meet the bitter occurrences of life with a placid smile.
Victory is by nature superb and insulting.
Even the worthy Homer sometimes nods.
The miser acquires, yet fears to use his gains.
The covetous are always in want.