This, in my judgment, is the highest philosophy: First, do not regret having lost yesterday; second, do not fear that you will lose tomorrow; third, enjoy today.

When a fact can be demonstrated, force is unnecessary; when it cannot be demonstrated, force is infamous.

If there be an infinite Being, he does not need our help - we need not waste our energies in his defense.

Love is the magician, the enchanter, that changes worthless things to joy, and makes right royal kings and queens of common clay. It is the perfume of that wondrous flower, the heart, and without that sacred passion, that divine swoon, we are less than beasts; but with it, earth is heaven, and we are gods.

Death is only perfect rest.

Commerce is the great civilizer.

Whoever imagines himself a favorite with God holds others in contempt.