Blessings on him, who invented sleep.

Men of great talents, whether poets or historians, seldom escape the attacks of those who, without ever favoring the world with any production of their own, take delight in criticising the works of others.

All sorrows are bearable, if there is bread.

Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our deeds.

God exalts the man who humbles himself.

The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.

I had rather munch a crust of brown bread and an onion in a corner, without any more ado, or ceremony, than feed upon turkey at another man's table.