What must be shall be; and that which is a necessity to him that struggles, is little more than choice to him that is willing.

The highest duty and the highest proof of wisdom - that deed and word should be in accord.

He who has made a fair compact with poverty is rich.

Some cures are worse than the dangers they combat.

The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself; the soul is in heaven even while it is in the flesh, if it be purged of its natural corruptions, and taken up with divine thoughts, and contemplations.

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

Those griefs burn most which gall in secret.