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.

I require myself not to be equal to the best, but to be better then the bad.

The greatest hindrance to living is expectancy, which depends upon tomorrow and wastes today

The swiftness of time is infinite, as is still more evident when we look back on the past.

Principles are like seeds; they are little things which do much good, if the mind that receives them has the right attitudes.

It is opportunity that makes the thief.

The worst thing about getting old is evil men cease to fear you