I have already enjoyed too much; give me something to desire.

He who would govern his actions by the laws of virtue must regulate his thoughts by those of reason.

Never speak of a man in his own presence. It is always indelicate, and may be offensive .

Disease generally begins that equality which death completes.

Terrestrial happiness is of short duration. The brightness of the flame is wasting its fuel; the fragrant flower is passing away in its own odors.

Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.

To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.