He who fears from near at hand often fears less.

Success is not greedy, as people think, but insignificant. That is why it satisfies nobody.

Health is the soul that animates all the enjoyments of life, which fade and are tasteless without it.

Shun no toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other; yet do not devote yourself to one branch exclusively. Strive to get clear notions about all. Give up no science entirely; for science is but one.

The wise man will always reflect concerning the quality not the quantity of life.

The mind, unless it is pure and holy, cannot see God.

An age builds up cities: an hour destroys them.