A man's venom poisons himself more than his victims.
In life, as in chess, forethought wins.
You have not fulfilled every duty unless you have fulfilled that of being pleasant.
Success soon palls. The joyous time is when the breeze first strikes your sails, and the waters rustle under your bows.
You cannot win without sacrifice.
The fact is - nothing comes, at least nothing good. All has to be fetched.