He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead his eyes are closed.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.

Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.

I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good.