Slavery takes hold of few, but many take hold of slavery.

Nothing is so false as human life, nothing so treacherous. God knows no one would have accepted it as a gift, if it had not been given without our knowledge.

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.

If you don't know, ask. You will be a fool for the moment, but a wise man for the rest of your life.

The mind is a matter over every kind of fortune; itself acts in both ways, being the cause of its own happiness and misery.

The wish for healing has always been half of health.

What progress have I made? I am beginning to be my own friend. That is progress indeed