To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it those who have, fear it.

You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every man. A contented mind confers it on all.

Knowledge without education is but armed injustice.

Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.

Life is largely a matter of expectation.

Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it a mistress, if thou knowest not.

You may drive out nature with a pitchfork, yet she'll be constantly running back.

No poems can please for long or live that are written by water drinkers.

The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poet.

Sad people dislike the happy, and the happy the sad the quick thinking the sedate, and the careless the busy and industrious.