The deep waters of time will flow over us: only a few men of genius will lift a head above the surface, and though doomed eventually to pass into the same silence, will fight against oblivion and for a long time hold their own.

A good mind possesses a kingdom.

Where fear is, happiness is not.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

When you see a man in distress, recognize him as a fellow man.

A good character is the only guarantee of everlasting, carefree happiness.

One who's our friend is fond of us; one who's fond of us isn't necessarily our friend.