The happiness of life consists, like the day, not in single flashes (of light), but in one continuous mild serenity. The most beautiful period of the heart's existence is in this calm equable light, even although it be only moonshine or twilight. Now the mind alone can obtain for us this heavenly cheerfulness and peace.

For sleep, riches and health to be truly enjoyed and gratefully appreciated, they must be interrupted so the person can see that not having them is not as good as having them.

Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower.

Recollection is the only paradise from which we cannot be turned out.

What a father says to his children is not heard by the world, but it will be heard by posterity.

Repetition is the mother of education.

There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go.