Great men, unknown to their generation, have their fame among the great who have preceded them, and all true worldly fame subsides from their high estimate beyond the stars.

Being is the great explainer.

I have a great deal of company in the house, especially in the morning when nobody calls.

We know but a few men, a great many coats and breeches.

There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself.