Whatever liberates our spirit without giving us self-control is disastrous.

Napoleon affords us an example of the danger of elevating one's self to the absolute, and sacrificing everything to the carrying out of an idea.

Giving is the business of the rich.

Why do we hear such everlasting negative talk! People all imagine they'll be giving something away if they recognize the least bit of merit.

Don't say that you want to give, but go ahead and give! You'll never catch up with a mere hope.

"Know thyself"? If I knew myself I'd run away