There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.

See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse.

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

The final hour when we cease to exist does not itself bring death; it merely of itself completes the death-process. We reach death at that moment, but we have been a long time on the way.

A punishment to some, to some a gift, and to many a favor.

Pain, scorned by yonder gout-ridden wretch, endured by yonder dyspeptic in the midst of his dainties, borne bravely by the girl in travail. Slight thou art, if I can bear thee, short thou art if I cannot bear thee!

Remember that pain has this most excellent quality. If prolonged it cannot be severe, and if severe it cannot be prolonged.

There is no delight in owning anything unshared.

We should give as we would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers.