- "You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every man. A contented mind confers it on all."
- "You must avoid sloth, that wicked siren."
- "Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone."
- "Who then is free? The wise man who can govern himself."
- "While fools shun one set of faults they run into the opposite one."
- "What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye."
- "The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes."
- "Nothing's beautiful from every point of view."
- "Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment."
- "Life is largely a matter of expectation."
- "If matters go badly now, they will not always be so."
- "He who postpones the hour of living is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses."
- "Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation, plan carefully before making a move, and be alert in guarding against relapse following a renaissance."
- "Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant."
- "A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune."
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