To be feared is to fear no one has been able to strike terror into others and at the same time enjoy peace of mind.

Let tears flow of their own accord their flowing is not inconsistent with inward peace and harmony.

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.

He has committed the crime who profits by it.

The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.

For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them.