What narrow innocence it is for one to be good only according to the law.

People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness they still remain in his debt.

Fidelity purchased with money, money can destroy.

Prudence and love cannot be mixed; you can end love, but never moderate it.

There's one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.

Remember that pain has this most excellent quality. If prolonged it cannot be severe, and if severe it cannot be prolonged.

Greed's worst point is its ingratitude.