To appreciate the noble is a gain which can never be torn from us.

To become aware in time when young of the advantages of age; to maintain the advantages of youth in old age: both are pure fortune.

At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.

He who wishes to exert a useful influence must be careful to insult nothing. Let him not be troubled by what seems absurd, but concentrate his energies to the creation of what is good. He must not demolish, but build. He must raise temples where mankind may come and partake of the purest pleasure.

Thou art in the end what thou art. Put on wigs with millions of curls, set thy foot upon ell-high rocks. Thou abidest ever--what thou art.

The world runs on from one folly to another; and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour, or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.

Wine rejoices the heart of man and joy is the mother of all virtues.