It takes more strength of character to withstand good fortune than bad.

Spiritual health is no more stable than bodily; and though we may seem unaffected by the passions we are just as liable to be carried away by them as to fall ill when in good health.

Envy is more irreconcilable than hatred.

Weak people cannot be sincere.

The constancy of the wise is only the talent of concealing the agitation of their hearts.

One should treat one's fate as one does one's health; enjoy it when it is good, be patient with it when it is poor, and never attempt any drastic cure save as an ultimate resort.

If we did not have pride, we would not complain of it in others.