Of all the felicities, the most charming is that of a firm and gentle friendship. It sweetens all our cares, dispels our sorrows, and counsels us in all extremities. Nay, if there were no other comfort in it than the pare exercise of so generous a virtue, even for that single reason a man would not be without it; it is a sovereign antidote against all calamities - even against the fear of death itself.

Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.

Mercy often inflicts death.

Who shrinks from knowledge of his calamities but aggravates his fear; troubles half seen, shall torture all the more.

Learn how to feel joy.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

He who is everywhere is nowhere.