If you judge, investigate.

If I only have the will to be grateful, I am so.

Slavery takes hold of few, but many take hold of slavery.

Elegance is not an ornament worthy of man.

Man's ideal state is realized when he has fulfilled the purpose for which he is born. And what is it that reason demands of him? Something very easy-that he live in accordance with his own nature.

Retire into yourself as much as possible. Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach.

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