The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star.
Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger experiences of life.
All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it.
True friends are those who really know you but love you anyway.
He had learned over the years that poor people did not feel so poor when allowed to give occasionally.
The world tolerates conceit from those who are successful, but not from anybody else.
We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.