Success rarely brings satisfaction.

The heaven of the envied is hell for the envious. [...because they focus on what they don't have rather than being grateful for what they have, which is always better than some others.]

A brand new mediocrity is thought more of than accustomed excellence.

God Himself chasteneth not with a rod but with time.

Display startling novelty-rise afresh like the sun every day. Change too the scene on which you shine, so that you rloss may be felt in the old scenes of your triumph, while the novelty of your powers wins applause in the new.

Chance has something to say, even how to write a good letter.

There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.