You do not convince me. You rationalize your actions and because the result is favorable you become right.

What will you do now?' I think I will become a monk and devote my entire life to prayer and good works.' No,' said Rek. 'I mean, what will you do today?' Ah! Today I'll get drunk and go whoring,' said Bowman.

Do not complain of life's unfairness. It is never fair - at best it is impartial.

May all your dreams but one come true, for what is life without a dream?

Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned.

... Life can be savored only if you look to the future and leave vengeance to the gods

Fear is good, for it makes us cautious and aids survival. Not so with terror. It is like slow poison, paralyzing the limbs and blurring the mind. . . Never, when in danger, ask yourself, What will they do to me? Instead think, What can I do to prevent them?