Talk is by far the most accessible of pleasures. It costs nothing in money, it is all profit, it completes our education, founds and fosters our friendships, and can be enjoyed at any age and in almost any state of health.

Live life to the fullest.

Nothing made by brute force lasts.

Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things.

I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, And what can be the use of him is more than I can see.

Restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert.

Politics is perhaps the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary.