The foundation of the true joy is in the conscience.

There is no benefit so large that malignity will not lessen it; none so narrow that a good interpretation will not enlarge it.

Fidelity bought with money is overcome by money.

What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more.

It is essential to make oneself used to putting up with a little. Even the wealthy and the well provided are continually met and frustrated by difficult times and situations. It is in no man's power to have whatever he wants; but he has it in his power not to wish for what he hasn't got, and cheerfully make the most of the things that do come his way.

Nature does not bestow virtue; to be good is an art.

What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.