Providence has given us hope and sleep as a compensation for the many cares of life.

The man who, in a fit of melancholy, kills himself today, would have wished to live had he waited a week.

To a toad what is beauty? A female with two lovely pop-eyes, a wide mouth, yellow belly, and green spotted back.

All the persecutors declare against each other mortal war, while the philosopher, oppressed by them all, contents himself with pitying them.

Give me the patience for the small things of life, courage for the great trials of life. Help me to do my best each day and then go to sleep knowing God is awake.

The fate of a nation has often depended upon the good or bad digestion of a prime minister.

It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce.