This being busied with thoughts of immortality is for the noble classes and especially for women with nothing to do. A solid person, though, someone who already intends to be something worthy here, and who therefore has to strive daily, has to struggle and work, gives the world to come a rest.

There is strong shadow where there is much light.

Alas! sorrow from happiness is oft evolved.

It is delivery that makes the orators success.

A man is really alive only when he delights in the good-will of others.

Life's objective is life itself.

Certain faults are necessary for the existence of the individual. We would resent it if old friends were to get rid of certain peculiarities.