He shows a greater mind who does not restrain his laughter, than he who does not deny his tears.

If God adds another day to our life, let us receive it gladly.

He shows a greater mind who does not restrain his laughter, than he who does not deny his tears.

Epicurus says, "gratitude is a virtue that has commonly profit annexed to it." And where is the virtue that has not? But still the virtue is to be valued for itself, and not for the profit that attends it.

Great is he who enjoys his earthenware as if it were plate, and not less great is the man to whom all his plate is no more that earthenware.

Retirement without the love of letters is a living burial.

He who tenders doubtful safety to those in trouble refuses it.