Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.
The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.
It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
The secret to happiness is freedom... And the secret to freedom is courage.
Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.
There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.