Do not believe that a book is good, if in reading it thou dost not become more contented with thy existence, if it does not rouse up in thee most generous feelings.
He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.
He who purposely cheats his friend would cheat his God.
The cruelty of the effeminate is more dreadful than that or the hardy.
Copiousness and simplicity, variety and unity, constitute real greatness of character.
Him, who incessantly laughs in the street, you may commonly hear grumbling in his closet.