There's no gain, without pain.

Many complain of their memory, few of their judgment.

The US Constitution only guarantees your rights as a citizen, it doesn't guarantee happiness. It may take work, but if you have your rights, happiness is very possible.

A man in a passion, rides a mad horse.

A perfect character might be attended with the inconvenience of being envied and hated; and that a benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.

Be cheerful -- the problems that worry us most are those that never arrive.

It is better to take many injuries than to give one.