If we are not stupid or insincere when we say that the good or ill of man lies within his own will, and that all beside is nothing to us, why are we still troubled?
Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.
The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
The origin of sorrow is this: to wish for something that does not come to pass.
We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with one hope.
With ills unending strives the putter off.