No one sees what is before his feet: they scan the tracks of heaven.

The foolishness of old age does not characterize all who are old, but only the foolish.

To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.

There is no fortune so strong that money cannot take it.

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.

An acute first-class brain is the finest asset anyone can have- and, if we want to be happy, it is an asset we must exploit to the uttermost.

It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.