There should be no element of slavery in learning. Enforced exercise does no harm to the body, but enforced learning will not stay in the mind. So avoid compulsion, and let your children's lessons take the form of play.

Herein is the evil of ignorance, that he who is neither good nor wise is nevertheless satisfied with himself: he had no desire for that of which he feels no want.

A grateful mind is a great mind which eventually attracts to itself great things.

Wine fills the heart with courage.

Wealth does not bring excellence, but that wealth comes from excellence.

A man is not learned until he can read, write and swim.

Madness is a divine release of the soul from the yoke of custom and convention.