Adversity is solitary, while prosperity dwells in a crowd
Excitement is the drunkenness of the spirits. Only calm waters reflect heaven in their bosom.
No one perfectly loves God who does not perfectly love some of his creatures.
Joy takes away from us the thoughts of our actions; sorrow it is that awakens the soul.
Bashfulness is not becoming to maidenhood, though modesty always is.
envy and hatred fascinate the eyes and never make them see things as they are.