“In our time the most warlike nations are the most rude and ignorant.”

“The most fruitful and natural exercise for our minds is, in my opinion, conversation.”

“The pettiest and slightest nuisances are the most acute; and as small letters hurt and tire the eyes most, so do trifling matters sting us most.”

“To compose our character is our duty, not to compose books, and to win, not battles and provinces, but order and tranquility in our conduct. Our great and glorious masterpiece is to live appropriately. All other things, ruling, hoarding, building, are only little appendages and props, at most.”

“The thing I fear most is fear.”

“The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness. ”

“The finest souls are those that have the most variety and suppleness.”