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

Happy the man who early learns the wide chasm that lies between his wishes and his powers.

He who is wise puts aside all claims which may dissipate his attention, and confining himself to one branch excels in that.

Everything that we encounter leaves traces behind. Everything contributes imperceptibly to our education

A distracted existence leads us to no goal

Nothing is more fearful than imagination without taste.

Unrest and uncertainty are our lot.