Quotes from Ruckett

A vulgar mind is proud in prosperity and humble in adversity. A noble mind is humble in prosperity and proud in adversity.

Anxiety about the future never profits; we feel no evil until it comes, and when we feel it, no counsel helps; wisdom is either too early or too late.

Before everyone stands a image of what he ought to be. So long as he is not that his peace is not complete.

My only wish is that my wishes be at rest.

Only in dreams does the happiness of the earth dwell.

The fool needs company, the wise solitude.