Men are not to be judged by their looks, habits, and appearances; but by the character of their lives and conversations, and by their works.

There are braying men in the world, as well as braying asses; for what is loud and senseless talking any other than away of braying?

Resolve to see the world on the sunny side and you have almost won the battle at the outset.

He that contemns a shrew to the degree of not descending to words with her does worse than beat her.

It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone what it compares its situation to that can make anyone happy or miserable. Compare it to something better - result envy, frustration and sadness. Compare it to something worse - relief, gratitude and happiness.

By one delay after another they spin out their whole lives, till there's no more future left for them.

He that would live clear of envy must lay his finger on his mouth, and keep his hand out of the ink-pot.