Not he who has little, but he whose wishes more, is poor.

It is essential to make oneself used to putting up with a little. Even the wealthy and the well provided are continually met and frustrated by difficult times and situations. It is in no man's power to have whatever he wants; but he has it in his power not to wish for what he hasn't got, and cheerfully make the most of the things that do come his way.

An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.

Levity of behavior is the bane of all that is good and virtuous.

One must steer, not talk.

It is a world of mischief that may be done by a single example of avarice or luxury. One voluptuous palate makes many more.

Time discovers truth.