Nothing more clearly shows how little God esteems his gift to men of wealth, money, position and other worldly goods, than the way he distributes these, and the sort of men who are most amply provided with them.

There is what is called the highway to posts and honor, and there is a cross and by way, which is much the shortest.

When what you read elevates your mind and fills you with noble aspirations, look for no other rule by which to judge a book; it is good, and is the work of a master-hand.

As long as men are liable to die and are desirous to live, a physician will be made fun of, but he will be well paid.

All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone.

Caprice in women often infringes upon the rules of decency.

There are three great events in our lives: birth, life and death. Of birth we have no conscience; with death, we suffer; and, concerning life, we forget to live it.