Misfortune is the test of a person's merit.
A good character is the only guarantee of everlasting, carefree happiness.
We are at best but stewards of what we falsely call our own; yet avarice is so insatiable that it is not in the power of liberality to content it.
Success consecrates the most offensive crimes.
Self-denial is the best riches.
One who's our friend is fond of us; one who's fond of us isn't necessarily our friend.