Appearance should never attain reality, And if nature conquers, then must art retire.

Every great mind seeks to labor for eternity. All men are captivated by immediate advantages; great minds alone are excited by the prospect of distant good.

Friends show me what I can do, foes teach me what I should do.

Yet have I ever heard it said that spies and tale-bearers have done more mischief in this world than poisoned bowl or the assassin's dagger.

Intellect--brain force.

Whoever fails to turn aside the ills of life by prudent forethought, must submit to fulfill the course of destiny.

Let no one despair, even though in the darkest night the last star of hope may disappear.