“In an expression of true gratitude, sadness is conspicuous only by its absence”

“Take full account of what Excellencies you possess, and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not.”

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.”

“Live out your life in truth and justice, tolerant of those who are neither true nor just.”

“I was once a fortunate man but at some point fortune abandoned me. But true good fortune is what you make for yourself. Good fortune: good character, good intentions, and good actions.”

“Life is neither good or evil, but only a place for good and evil.”

“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.”