Uncertainty is the worst of all evils until the moment when reality makes us regret uncertainty.

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.

I am thankful that thorns have roses.

Though we have two eyes, we are supplied with but one tongue. Draw your own moral.

Botany is the art of insulting flowers in Greek and Latin.

Uncertainty is the worst of all evils until the moment when reality makes us regret uncertainty.

Many people think that virtue consists of severity towards others.