You traverse the world in search of happiness which is within the reach of every man. A contented mind confers it on all.
Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it A mistress, if thou knowest not.
Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.
Those who want much, are always much in need; happy the man to whom God gives with a sparing hand what is sufficient for his wants.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless, avarice is never satisfied.
One gains universal applause who mingles the useful with the agreeable, at once delighting and instructing the reader.