There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than beauty.

To a man of pleasure every moment appears to be lost, which partakes not of the vivacity of amusement.

The disease of jealously is so malignant that is converts all it takes into its own nourishment.

A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most recent blessings or misfortunes.

Good nature is more agreeable in conversation than wit and gives a certain air to the countenance which is more amiable than beauty.

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures.

The important question is not, what will yield to man a few scattered pleasures, but what will render his life happy on the whole amount.

Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.

One should take good care not to grow too wise for so great a pleasure of life as laughter.

If we may believe our logicians, man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter. He has a heart capable of mirth, and naturally disposed to it.