The true joy of humankind is in doing that which is most proper to our nature; and the first property of people is to be kindly affected towards them that are of one kind with ourselves.

I consist of a little body and a soul.

Everything - a horse, a vine - is created for some duty... For what task, then, were you yourself created?

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

Change your attitude to the things that bother you and you will be aware of them.

It is a shame for the soul to be first to give way in this life, when thy body does not give way.

Both happiness and unhappiness depend on perception