We fear death, yet we long for slumber and beautiful dreams.

A shy failure is nobler than an immodest success.

Know, therefore, that from the greater silence I shall return... Forget not that I shall come back to you... A little while, a moment of rest upon the wind, and another woman shall bear me.

It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding; and to the open-handed the search for one who shall receive is joy greater than giving.

In friendship let there be laughter and sharing of pleasures.

Hearts united in pain and sorrow will not be separated by joy and happiness. Bonds that are woven in sadness are stronger than the ties of joy and pleasure. Love that is washed by tears will remain eternally pure and faithful.

Limited love asks for possession of the beloved, but the unlimited asks only for itself.