The honest and good man ought to be exactly like a man who smells strong, so that the bystander as soon as he comes near him must smell whether he choose or not.

My only fear is doing something contrary to human nature - the wrong thing, the wrong way, or at the wrong time.

From Alexander the Platonic, not frequently nor without necessity to say to any one, or to write in a letter, that I have no leisure; nor continually to excuse the neglect of duties required by our relation to those with whom we live, by alleging urgent occupations.

Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.

I was once a fortunate man but at some point fortune abandoned me. But true good fortune is what you make for yourself. Good fortune: good character, good intentions, and good actions.

No man is happy who does not think himself so.

Live each day as if it be your last.