We pardon familiar vices.

There are more people abusive to others than lie open to abuse themselves; but the humor goes round, and he that laughs at me today will have somebody to laugh at him tomorrow.

It is not the man who has little, but he who desires more, that is poor.

The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in learning.

Economy is too late when you are at the bottom of your purse.

Let us cherish and love old age; for it is full of pleasure, if you know how to use it. The best morsel is reserved for last.

Lack of desire is the greatest riches.