We are valued wither too highly or not high enough; we are never taken at our real worth.

Parents forgive their children least readily for the faults they themselves instilled in them.

Whoever prefers the material comforts of life over intellectual wealth is like the owner of a palace who moves into the servants’ quarters and leaves the sumptuous rooms empty.

Unattainable wishes are often "pious." This seems to indicate that only profane wishes are fulfilled.

When the time comes in which one could, the time has passed in which one can.

We should always forgive. We should forgive the repentant for their sake, the unrepentant for our sake.

Many priceless things can be bought.