A babe in a house is a well-spring of pleasure.

A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.

I have sped by land and sea, and mingled with much people, but never yet could find a spot unsunned by human kindness.

Search out the wisdom of nature, there is depth in all her doings; she seemeth prodigal of power, yet her rules are the maxims of frugality.

Not few nor light are the burdens of life; then load it not with heaviness of spirit.

Mind is a kingdom to the man who gathereth his pleasure from ideas.

If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little.