Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law, they shall reach the other shore and go beyond the realm of death.

There is a mean in all things; even virtue itself has stated limits; which not being strictly observed, it ceases to be virtue.

Joys do not fall to the rich alone; nor has he lived ill of whose birth and death no one took note.

Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it A mistress, if thou knowest not.

It is difficult to administer properly what belongs to all in common.

You are judged of by what you possess.

The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for country life.