There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, and he forgets to live.

It is in vain to ridicule a rich fool, for the laughers will be on his side.

The great charm of conversation consists less in the display of one's own wit and intelligence than in the power to draw forth the resources of others.

We are more sociable, and get on better with people by the heart than the intellect.

There are but three events which concern man: birth, life and death. They are unconscious of their birth, they suffer when they die, and they neglect to live.

One faithful Friend is enough for a man's self, 'tis much to meet with such an one, yet we can't have too many for the sake of others.

Children enjoy the present because they have neither a past nor a future.