If we had only those things which are procured with ease and freedom from danger, we should find the comforts and luxuries, if not many of the necessaries of life, considerably diminished.

Pleasure and freedom from pain, are the only things desirable as ends.

I have had so much at heart. Defeated, not conquered; disappointed, not discouraged. I have but to be more energetic and more faithful in the difficult and painful vocation to which my life is devoted.

Happy are those who dwell apart from the harrowing tumults of public life!

With care and patience, people may accomplish things which, to an indolent person, would appear impossible.

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.