He who comes to a conclusion when the other side is unheard, may have been just in his conclusion, but yet has not been just in his conduct.

It is never too late to turn from the errors of our ways: He who repents of his sins is almost innocent.

For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them.

How much does great prosperity overspread the mind with darkness.

Anyone can stop a man's life, but no one his death; a thousand doors open on to it.

There's one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.

If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favourable.