Man learns more readily and remembers more willingly what excites his ridicule than what deserves esteem and respect.
All things considered, nothing is beautiful.
Lighten grief with hopes of a brighter morrow; Temper joy, in fear of a change of fortune.
Youth is unduly busy with pampering the outer person.
Success in the affairs of life often serves to hide one's abilities, whereas adversity frequently gives one an opportunity to discover them.
If you drive nature out with a pitchfork, she will soon find a way back.