Add each day something to fortify you against poverty and death.

Unhappy is the man, though he rule the world, who doesn't consider himself supremely blessed. In order to consider himself supremely blessed he must deeply understand that things could be much worse but aren't! To not do that is to always be less happy than he could be.

The courts of kings are full of people, but empty of friends.

The road to learning by precept is long, but by example short and effective.

For the great benefits of our being- our life, health, and reason-we look upon ourselves.

The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile, endure awhile, believe always, and never turn back

He who looks for advantage out of friendship strips it all of its nobility.