False pleasures come from without and are imperfect: happiness is internal and our own.

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.

A Cheerful friend is like a sunny day, which sheds its brightness on all around.

A crowd is not necessarily company, but neither need it necessarily prevent thought or disturb peace of mind.

To render ourselves insensible to pain we must forfeit also the possibilities of happiness.

Fresh air is as good for the mind as for the body. Nature always seems trying to talk to us as if she had some great secret to tell. And so she has.

Do what you will, only do something.