One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.
Those who have not, and live in want, are a menace, Ridden with envy and fooled by demagogues.
Hate is a bottomless cup; I will pour and pour
To persevere, trusting in what hopes he has, is courage in a man.
The ways of the gods are long, but in the end they are not without strength.
Too much zeal offends where indirection works.