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.

It is a denial of justice not to stretch out a helping hand to the fallen that is the common right of humanity.

Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.

Watch over yourself. Be your own accuser, then your judge; ask yourself grace sometimes, and, if there is need, impose upon yourself some pain.

What madness it is for a man to starve himself to enrich his heir, and so turn a friend into an enemy! For his joy at your death will be proportioned to what you leave him.

What-so-ever the mind has ordained for itself, it has achieved

The origin of all mankind was the same; it is only a clear and good conscience that makes a man noble, for that is derived from heaven itself.