He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.

Do not kick against the pricks.

Too few rejoice at a friend's good fortune.

When a match has equal partners then I fear not.

Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.

The future you shall know when it has come; before then, forget it.

The best by far is to marry in one's own rank.