Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits. Read Summary
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness. Read Summary
To be under occupation, to be under siege, is not a good inspiration for poetry. Read Summary
A person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare. Read Summary
Music from my fourth year began to be the first of my youthful occupations. Thus early acquainted with the gracious muse who tuned my soul to pure harmonies, I became fond of her, and, as it often seemed to me, she of me. Read Summary
To me, comedy is a great occupation because I don't really worry that much about what other people think of me. Read Summary