The mind is found most acute and most uneasy in the morning. Uneasiness is, indeed, a species of sagacity - a passive sagacity. Fools are never uneasy.

Too rigid scruples are concealed pride.

Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting.

Take life too seriously, and what is it worth? If the morning wake us to no new joys, if the evening bring us not the hope of new pleasure, is it worthwhile to dress and undress?

I hate every violent overthrow, because as much is destroyed as is gained by it.

The loss of a much-prized treasure is only half felt when we have not regarded its tenure as secure.

The highest happiness, the purest joys of life, wear out at last.