An Absent Friend Gives Us Friendly Company

Wood Burns Because It Has The Proper Stuff For That Purpose In It; And A Man Becomes Renowned Because He Has The Necessary Stuff In Him. Renown Is Not To Be Sought, And All Pursuit Of It Is Vain. A Person May, Indeed, By Skillful Conduct And Various Artificial Means, Make A Sort Of Name For Himself; But If The Inner Jewel Is Wanting, All Is Vanity, And Will Not Last A Day.

Passions Are Vices Or Virtues To Their Highest Powers.

Everything In The World May Be Endured Except Continual Prosperity.

Plunge Boldly Into The Thick Of Life, And Seize It Where You Will, It Is Always Interesting.

The Proper Place For Liberality Is In The Realm Of The Emotions.