To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.
Those who are pleased with the fewest things know the least, as those who are pleased with everything know nothing.
Poverty, when it is voluntary, is never despicable, but takes an heroical aspect.
It is better to drink of deep grief than to taste shallow pleasures.
Spleen can subsist on any kind of food.
Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person, maintain your health, your beauty and your animal spirits.