Every man's friend is no man's friend.

We must not only obtain Wisdom: we must enjoy her.

The diligent farmer plants trees, of which he himself will never see the fruit.

I am much beholden to old age, which has increased my eagerness for conversation in proportion as it has lessened my appetites of hunger and thirst.

The home is the empire! There is no peace more delightful than one's own fireplace.

He is rich who wishes no more than he has.

Religion is the pious worship of God.