Teachers, who educate children, deserve more honour than parents, who merely gave them birth; for the latter provided mere life, while the former ensure a good life.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of the wisest man.

We must be neither cowardly nor rash but courageous.

Hope is a waking dream.

Fine friendship requires duration rather than fitful intensity.

Life is full of chances and changes, and the most prosperous of men may in the evening of his days meet with great misfortunes.

That which is excellent endures.