No one loves his country for its size or eminence, but because it's his own.

Money has never yet made anyone rich.

For men in a state of freedom had thatch for their shelter, while slavery dwells beneath marble and gold.

God is near you, is with you, is inside you.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

Whatever is to make us better and happy God has placed either openly before us or close to us.

The wise man lacked nothing but needed a great number of things, whereas the fool, on the other hand, needs nothing (for he does not know how to use anything) but lacks everything.