There is nothing so noble and so right as to play our human life well and fitly, nor anything so difficult to learn as how to livethis life well and according to Nature.

Those who give the first shock to a state are the first overwhelmed in its ruin; the fruits of public commotion are seldom enjoyed by him who was the first mover; he only beats the water for another's net.

The perpetual work of your life is but to lay the foundation of death.

We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge, but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.

Most pleasures embrace us but to strangle.

Take care that old age does not wrinkle your spirit even more than your face.

The pleasantest things in the world are pleasant thoughts, and the great art of life is to have as many of them as possible.