No one can be happy who has been thrust outside the pale of truth. And there are two ways that one can be removed from this realm: by lying, or by being lied to.

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

The book-keeping of benefits is simple: it is all expenditure; if any one returns it, that is clear gain; if he does not return it, it is not lost, I gave it for the sake of giving.

It is not how many books thou hast, but how good; careful reading profiteth, while that which is full of variety delighteth.

The man who while he gives thinks of what he will get in return, deserves to be deceived.

Whoever has nothing to hope, let him despair of nothing.

The whole discord of this world consists in discords.