Philosophy and the arts are but a manifestation of the intelligible ideas that move the public mind; and thus they become visible images of the nations whence they emanate.

A reformer is one who sets forth cheerfully toward sure defeat.

Happiness consists not in having much, but in wanting no more than you have.

the excess of all good things is mischievous.

Whoso does not see that genuine life is a battle and a march has poorly read his origin and his destiny.

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.

Avoid the necessity of a physician, if you can, by careful attention to your diet. Eat what best agrees with your system, and resolutely abstain from what hurts you, however well you may like it. A few days' abstinence, and cold water for a beverage, has driven off many an approaching disease.