The older we get the more we must limit ourselves if we wish to be active.

It is after all the greatest art to limit and isolate oneself.

We are never further from what we wish than when we believe that we have what we wished for.

If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.

The formation of one's character ought to be everyone's chief aim.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.