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As to Caesar, when he was called upon, he gave no testimony
against Clodius, nor did he affirm that read more
As to Caesar, when he was called upon, he gave no testimony
against Clodius, nor did he affirm that he was certain of any
injury done to his bed. He only said, "He had divorced Pompeia
because the wife of Caesar ought not only to be clear of such a
crime, but of the very suspicion of it."
In life, we must not look to make ourselves happy, but instead, we must strive to love others and our read more
In life, we must not look to make ourselves happy, but instead, we must strive to love others and our own happiness will come of thier satisfaction.
He is rich who owes nothing.
He is rich who owes nothing.
Happiness has many roots, but none more important than security.
Happiness has many roots, but none more important than security.
There is something curiously boring about somebody else's happiness.
There is something curiously boring about somebody else's happiness.
People who love only once in their lives are. . . shallow people. What they call their loyalty, and their read more
People who love only once in their lives are. . . shallow people. What they call their loyalty, and their fidelity, I call either the lethargy of custom or their lack of imagination.
Marriage is like twirling a baton, turning hand springs or eating with chopsticks. It looks easy until you try it.
Marriage is like twirling a baton, turning hand springs or eating with chopsticks. It looks easy until you try it.
What can be happier than for a man, conscious of virtuous acts,
and content with liberty, to despise all read more
What can be happier than for a man, conscious of virtuous acts,
and content with liberty, to despise all human affairs?
[Lat., Quid enim est melius quam memoria recte factorum, et
libertate contentum negligere humana?]
I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having read more
I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having her own way. And second, let her have it.