Boy, I loathe Persian luxury.

Of writing well the source and fountainhead is wise thinking.

Let those who drink not, but austerely dine, dry up in law; the Muses smell of wine.

Success in the affairs of life often serves to hide one's abilities, whereas adversity frequently gives one an opportunity to discover them.

That best of blessings, a contented mind.

If you wish me to weep, you yourself must first feel grief.

No, but you're wrong now, and always will be.