It is weariness to keep toiling at the same things so that one becomes ruled by them.

The only thing that is constant is change.

Those who approach life like a child playing a game, moving and pushing pieces, possess the power of kings.

Hide our ignorance as we will, an evening of wine soon reveals it.

The river where you set your foot just now is gone-those waters give way to this, now this.

The best people renounce all for one goal, the eternal fame of mortals; but most people stuff themselves like cattle.

Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.