Copiousness and simplicity, variety and unity, constitute real greatness of character.

He also has energy who cannot be deprived of it.

The less you can enjoy, the poorer, the scantier yourself - the more you can enjoy, the richer, the more vigorous.

Depend on no man, on no friend but him who can depend on himself. He only who acts conscientiously toward himself, will act so toward others.

Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.

Habit is altogether too arbitrary a master for me to submit to.

The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.