That we understand something perfectly, that we accomplish something better than anyone else around us, that is what matters.
All men would be masters of others, and no man is lord of himself.
Mountains cannot be surmounted except by winding paths.
The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.
Thank God when he oppresses you, and again when he releases you.
Since Time is not a person we can overtake when he is gone, let us honor him with mirth and cheerfulness of heart while he is passing.