Never lose sight of this important truth, that no one can be truly great until he has gained a knowledge of himself, a knowledge which can only be acquired by occasional retirement.
Johann Georg Ritter von ZimmermannTake care to be an economist in prosperity. There is no fear of your being one in adversity.
Johann Georg Ritter von ZimmermannThough fancy may be the patient's complaint, necessity is often the doctor's.
Johann Georg Ritter von ZimmermannThere appears to exist a greater desire to live long than to live well! Measure by man's desires, he cannot live long enough; measure by his good deeds, and he has not lived long enough; measure by his evil deeds, and he has lived too long.
Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann