The same intelligence is required to marshal an army in battle and to order a good dinner. The first must be as formidable as possible, the second as pleasant as possible, to the participants.

Philosophy is the art of living.

There is no debt with so much prejudice put off as that of justice.

Good birth is a fine thing, but the merit is our ancestors.

The ripeness of adolescence is prodigal in pleasures, skittish, and in need of a bridle.

If you light upon an impertinent talker, that sticks to you like a bur, to the disappointment of your important occasions, deal freely with him, break off the discourse, and pursue your business.

Learn to be pleased with everything...because it could always be worse, but isn't!