The lot assigned to every man is suited to him, and suits him to itself.

Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.

Accustom yourself not to be disregarding of what someone else has to say: as far as possible enter into the mind of the speaker.

I am an old man and have had many worries, but most have never come to pass.

Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.

Each of us needs what nature gives us, when nature gives us.

The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.