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.

Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.

Fortune can take away riches, but not courage.

Nothing is void of God, his work is everywhere his full of himself.

Life without the courage to die is slavery.

The heart is great which shows moderation in the midst of prosperity.

Obedience is yielded more readily to one who commands gently.