Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.
The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover.
A man must be both stupid and uncharitable who believes there is no virtue or truth but on his own side.
An empty desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.