Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.
Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.
The best skill at cards is knowing when to discard.
Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.
Maturity is the slowness in which a man believes.
Share weight and woe, for misfortune falls with double force on him that stands alone.