Be cautious, but not too cautious; do not be too much afraid of making a mistake; a man who never makes a mistake will make nothing.

The idle man does not know what it is to enjoy rest, for he has not earned it.

Happiness is a condition of mind not a result of circumstances.

When important decisions have to be taken, the natural anxiety to come to a right decision will often keep you awake. Nothing, however, is more conducive to healthful sleep than plenty of open air.

Men are more helped by sympathy than by service.

Rest is by no means a waste of time.

We must be careful what we read, and not, like the sailors of Ulysses, take bags of wind for sacks of treasure.