It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best.
If honor were profitable, everybody would be honorable.
A pretty face may be enough to catch a man, but it takes character and good nature to hold him.
It is possible to live for the next life and still be merry in this.
By confronting us with irreducible mysteries that stretch our daily vision to include infinity, nature opens an inviting and guiding path toward a spiritual life.
Nobody owns anything but everyone is rich - for what greater wealth can there be than cheerfulness, peace of mind, and freedom from anxiety?