Alas, how right the ancient saying is: We, who are old, are nothing else but noise And shape. Like mimicries of dreams we go, And have no wits, although we think us wise.
Your very silence shows you agree.
You will not achieve happiness if you don't work hard; and it's a shame not to want to work hard.
How dark are all the ways of god to man!
Light be the earth upon you, lightly rest.
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.