Get away from the crowd when you can. Keep yourself to yourself, if only for a few hours daily.
Before we set our hearts too much upon anything, let us examine how happy those are who already possess it.
I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.
The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons.
Everybody likes to go their own way--to choose their own time and manner of devotion.
I went up the stairs cautiously, not able to use my hands.
Seize opportunity by the beard, for it is bald behind.