Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things.

There is nothing which persevering effort and unceasing and diligent care cannot accomplish.

Behold a contest worthy of a god, a brave man matched in conflict with adversity.

I do not distinguish by the eye, but by the mind, which is the proper judge of the man.

There's no delight in owning anything unshared.

Ignorance is the cause of fear.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active employment.