No one can have all he desires.
Philosophy is good advice, and no one gives good advice at the top of his lungs.
Man's ideal state is realized when he has fulfilled the purpose for which he is born. And what is it that reason demands of him? Something very easy-that he live in accordance with his own nature.
Be not dazzled by beauty, but look for those inward qualities which are lasting.
The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.
We are wrong in looking forward to death: in great measure it's past already.