The proper amount of wealth is that which neither descends to poverty nor is far distant from it.

The man who while he gives thinks of what he will get in return, deserves to be deceived.

Prudence and love cannot be mixed; you can end love, but never moderate it.

Remember, not one penny can we take with us into the unknown land.

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.

Why does no one confess his sins? Because he is yet in them. It is for a man who has awoke from sleep to tell his dreams.

Courage leads to heaven; fear leads to death.