We may learn from children how large a part of our grievances is imaginary. But the pain is just as real.

There are ceremonious bows that repel one like a cudgel.

We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.

A failure establishes only this, that our determination to succeed was not strong enough.

Hope is the best part of our riches.

Tranquil pleasures last the longest; we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys.

Galileo called doubt the father of invention; it is certainly the pioneer.