There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

Straightforwardness and simplicity are in keeping with goodness.

Economy is too late when you are at the bottom of your purse.

Fear drives the wretched to prayer

That day which you fear as being the end of all things is the birthday of your eternity.

The man who does something under orders is not unhappy; he is unhappy who does something against his will.

It's not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.