If only every man would make proper use of his strength and do his utmost, he need never regret his limited ability.

The spirit is the true self.

There is not a moment without some duty.

There is no being of any race who, if he finds the proper guide, cannot attain to virtue.

The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master from the house.

So it may well be believed that when I found him taking a complete holiday, with a vast supply of books at command, he had the air of indulging in a literary debauch, if the term may be applied to so honorable an occupation.

Friendship is the only point in human affairs concerning the benefit of which all, with one voice, agree.