The final hour when we cease to exist does not itself bring death; it merely of itself completes the death-process. We reach death at that moment, but we have been a long time on the way.

We ought to take outdoor walks, to refresh and raise our spirits by deep breathing in the open air.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Death is a release from and an end of all pains.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

Money does all things for reward. Some are pious and honest as long as they thrive upon it, but if the devil himself gives better wages, they soon change their party.

Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment.