There is nothing which persevering effort and unceasing and diligent care cannot accomplish.

Philosophy's power to blunt all the blows of circumstance is beyond belief.

The wise man then followed a simple way of life-which is hardly surprising when you consider how even in this modern age he seeks to be as little encumbered as he possibly can.

Straightforwardness and simplicity are in keeping with goodness.

Fidelity purchased with money, money can destroy.

Leisure without literature is death and burial alive.

Whenever you hold a fellow creature in distress, remember that he is a man.