It is only the novice in political economy who thinks it is the duty of government to make its citizens happy - government has no such office.

The most affluent man is he that confronts all the shows he sees by equivalents out of the stronger wealth of himself.

Something there is more immortal even than the stars.

Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading me wherever I choose. Henceforth, I ask not good fortune, I myself am good fortune. Henceforth, I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing.

The whole purpose of the universe is unerringly aimed at one thing - you.

Nothing endures but personal qualities.

I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contained, I stand and look at them long and long.