How easy to be amiable in the midst of happiness and success.

We must not waste life in devising means. It is better to plan less and do more.

Do anything rather than give yourself to reverie.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

God is another name for human intelligence raised above all error and imperfection, and extended to all possible truth.

Let every man, if possible, gather some good books under his roof.

The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves.