He who throws away a friend is as bad as he who throws away his life.
I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.
For most men friendship is a faithless harbor.
Wisdom is the most important part of happiness.
Even the stout of heart shrink when they see the approach of death.
To revive sorrow is cruel.