Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.

The wise man then followed a simple way of life-which is hardly surprising when you consider how even in this modern age he seeks to be as little encumbered as he possibly can.

The state of that man's mind who feels too intense an interest as to future events, must be most deplorable.

A disease is farther on the road to being cured when it breaks forth from concealment and manifests its power.

In a moment the ashes are made, but a forest is a long time growing.

No man ever became wise by chance.

Economy is in itself a great source of revenue.