"How many have had their ruin brought about by the possession of an estate, how many by the enjoyment of office! Every evil that can befall a man comes from himself."

"The best way to avenge yourself is to not be like the man who wronged you."

"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body."

"The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity."

"The mind that is not at peace with itself is a burden to itself."