It is only when we have lost them that we fully appreciate our blessings.
A good disposition I far prefer to gold; for gold is the gift of fortune; goodness of disposition is the gift of nature. I prefer much rather to be called good than fortunate.
In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.
Riches, rightly used, breed delight.
Courage in danger is half the battle.
Nothing is there more friendly to a man than a friend in need.