Marry a good woman, and be happy the rest of your life. Or, marry a bad, and become a good philosopher

If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.

The highest realms of thought are impossible to reach without first attaining an understanding of compassion.

The right way to begin is to pay attention to the young, and make them just as good as possible.

You never know a line is crooked unless you have a straight one to put next to it.

If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.

As for me, all I know is I know nothing.