The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.

It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.

Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.

Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.

The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings telling wondrous stories about God.

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.

Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.