Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.

You shall learn, though late, the lesson of how to be discreet.

My will is mine...I shall not make it soft for you.

Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.

There is no avoidance in delay.

Call no man happy till he is dead.

But I must bear my destiny as best I can, knowing well that there is no resisting the strength of necessity.