Where confidence is wanting, the most beautiful flower in the garland of love is missing.

The safest thing is always to try to convert everything that is in us and around us into action; let the others talk and argue about it as they please.

Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

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

The man who masters himself is delivered from the force that binds all creatures.

Yet he who grasps the moment's gift, He is the proper man.

We know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.