An absent friend gives us friendly company when we are well assured of his happiness.

The present moment is a powerful goddess.

There is nothing more frightful than for a teacher to know only what his scholars are intended to know.

Of the book of books most wondrous is the tender book of love.

Nature reacts not only to physical disease, but also to moral weakness; when the danger increases; she gives us greater courage

I never knew a more presumptuous person than myself. The fact that I say that shows that what I say is true.

It is the color closest to light. In its utmost purity it always implies the nature of brightness and has a cheerful, serene, gently stimulating character. Hence, experience teaches us that yellow makes a thoroughly warm and comforting impression.