Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.

To those who are engaged in commercial dealings, justice is indispensable for the conduct of business.

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

Before beginning, prepare carefully.

In the conduct of almost every affair slowness and procrastination are hateful

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth. He that follows this rule may be old in body, but can never be so in mind.