We ought to do good to others as simply as a horse runs, or a bee makes honey, or a vine bears grapes season after season without thinking of the grapes it has borne.

The body of an actor can be either his best friend or his worst enemy.

Do not be ashamed of help.

Do not expect Plato's ideal republic; be satisfied with even the smallest step forward, and consider this no small achievement.

There is no man so fortunate that there shall not be by him when he is dying some who are pleased with what is going to happen.

At day's first light have in readiness, against disinclination to leave your bed, the thought that "I am rising for the work of man."

Love the little trade which thou hast learned, and be content therewith.