Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.

The crutch of Time accomplishes more than the club of Hercules.

What is not seen is as if it was not. Even the Right does not receive proper consideration if it does not seem right.

The sage has one advantage: he is immortal. If this is not his century, many others will be.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.

Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.

Maturity of mind is best shown in slow belief.