[DETACHED THOUGHTS]
There are vices which it is better to ignore than to punish.
One should not pronounce a word in public which an honest woman cannot repeat.
I know no great men but those who have rendered great services to humanity.
Honor has ever achieved greater things than interest.
Occupation and work are the only resources against misfortune.
My maxim is to fulfil all my duties to-day, because I am not sure of living to-morrow.
Most men die before having lived.
It is necessary to combat nature and fortune till the last moment, and to never despair till one is dead.
Work without disputing; it is the only way to render life supportable.