It is in vain that a man of sound mind and cool temper understands the condition of such a wretched being... He can no more communicate his own wisdom to him than a healthy man can instil his strength into the invalid by whose bedside he is seated.

So, lively brisk old fellow, don't let age get you down. White hairs or not, you can still be a lover.

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

I wish the stage were as narrow as the wire of a tighrope dancer so that no incompetent would dare step upon it.

Lay hold of life with both hands, whenever thou mayest seize it, it is interesting.

To accept good advice is but to increase one's own ability.

The most fortunate of men, Be he a king or commoner, is he Whose welfare is assured in his own home.