“Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think ”

“Had I but plenty of money, money enough and to spare, the house for me, no doubt, were a house in the city-square”

“As long as men are liable to die and are desirous to live, a physician will be made fun of, but he will be well paid”

“How good is man's life, the mere living! How fit to employ all the heart and the soul and the senses forever in joy!”

“Life has a higher end, than to be amused”

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.”