If a man is unhappy, remember that his unhappiness is his own fault, for God made all men to be happy.
If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.
In theory there is nothing to hinder our following what we are taught;but in life there are many things to draw us aside.
What thou avoidest suffering thyself seek not to impose on others.
Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.
If you would be good, first believe that you are bad.