You forget that the fruits belong to all and that the land belongs to no one.

The first man who, having fenced in a piece of land, said "This is mine," and found people naive enough to believe him, that man was the true founder of civil society

When something an affliction happens to you, you either let it defeat you, or you defeat it.

What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?

Plant and your spouse plants with you; weed and you weed alone.

Take the course opposite to custom and you will almost always do well.