Misfortunes, in fine, cannot be avoided; but they may be sweetened, if not overcome, and our lives made happy by philosophy.
There is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers.
Man is a reasoning Animal.
Lay hold of today's task, and you will not depend so much upon tomorrow's.
Certain laws have not been written, but they are more fixed than all the written laws.
Hold fast then to this sound and wholesome rule of life; indulge the body only as far as is needful for health.