Think of the ills from which you are exempt.

Happy is the man who can do only one thing; in doing it, he fulfills his destiny.

There are single thoughts that contain the essence of a whole volume, single sentences that have the beauties of a large work.

Maxims are to the intellect what laws are to actions; they do not enlighten, but they guide and direct, and, although themselves blind, are protective.

The supreme sway of chastity over the senses makes her queenly.

Proverbs may be said to be the abridgment of wisdom.

Fear loves the idea of danger.