Happiness depends upon ourselves. - Aristotle

"Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit."

"To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man."

"The secret to humor is surprise."

"Hope is a waking dream."

"Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence; for these wish well alike to each other qua good, and they are good in themselves."