We should never so entirely avoid danger as to appear irresolute and cowardly; but, at the same time, we should avoid unnecessarily exposing ourselves to danger, than which nothing can be more foolish.

I do not now so much as wish to have the Strength of Youth again that I wish'd in Youth for the Strength of an Ox or Elephant. For it is our Business only to make the best Use we can of the Powers granted us by Nature.

Men do not realize how great an income thrift is.

In honorable dealing you should consider what you intended, not what you said or thought.

I wonder that a soothsayer doesn't laugh whenever he sees another soothsayer.

Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.

Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature.