The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.

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A home without books is a body without soul.

Take from a man his reputation for probity, and the more shrewd and clever he is, the more hated and mistrusted he becomes.

Nothing stands out so conspicuously, or remains so firmly fixed in the memory, as something which you have blundered.

Live as brave men, and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.

Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all of one’s lifetime.

We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.

Copulation is no more foul to me than death is.

It's impossible to protect your kids against disappointment in life.