See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse.

People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness they still remain in his debt.

Wisdom teaches us to do, as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a colour.

Learn how to feel joy.

Eternal law has arranged nothing better than this, that it has given us one way in to life, but many ways out.

If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.

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.