"Not he who has little but he who wishes more is poor."

"We are more often frightened than hurt and we suffer more from imagination than from reality."

"The great soul surrenders itself to fate."

"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for no wind is the right wind."

"For many men the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles it only changes them."

"No man can live happily who regards himself alone who turns everything to his own advantage. Thou must live for another if thou wishest to live for thyself."

"Fire is the test of gold adversity of strong men."

"Where fear is happiness is not."

"Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for a kindness."

"For the great benefits of our being- our life health and reason-we look upon ourselves."

"Greed's worst point is its ingratitude."

"Let us be brave in the face of adversity."

"It is not manly to turn one's back on fortune."