That which is usually called dotage is not the weak point of all old men, but only of such as are distinguished by their levity.

Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?

Friendship makes prosperity more brilliant, and lightens adversity by dividing and sharing it.

Leisure consists in all those virtuous activities by which a man grows morally, intellectually, and spiritually. It is that which makes a life worth living.

Learning is a kind of natural food for the mind.

Though laughter is allowable, a horse-laugh is abominable.

All great men are partially inspired.