So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are to follow.

Many shed tears merely for show, and have dry eyes when no one's around to observe them.

The true felicity of life is to be free from anxieties and pertubations; to understand and do our duties to God and man, and to enjoy the present without any serious dependence on the future.

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

We sought therefore to amend our will, and not to suffer it through despite to languish long time in error.

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

If thou wishest to get rid of thy evil propensities, thou must keep far from evil companions.