The Holy Scriptures praise the dew of the morning and the dew of the evening; ros matutinum, ros serotinum! Happy is he who possesses the gift of tears! when young, he will bear flowers; when old, fruit!

Not all of those to whom we do good love us, neither do all those to whom we do evil hate us.

I look at what I have not and think myself unhappy; others look at what I have and think me happy.

Great souls are harmonious.

Lofty mountains are full of springs; great hearts are full of tears.

Generosity is more charitable than wealth.

The vital air of friendship is composed of confidence. Friendship perishes in proportion as this air diminishes.