We use up in the passions the stuff that was given us for happiness.

Of the two, I prefer those who render vice lovable to those who degrade virtue.

There was a time when the world acted on books; now books act on the world.

Virtue is the health of the soul.

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

To be an agreeable guest one need only enjoy oneself.

Imagination is the eye of the soul.