Since the well-known victory over the hare by the tortoise, the descendants of the tortoise think themselves miracles of speed.

Conquer but never triumph.

Do not fear the ones who argue, but rather those who are evasive.

Pain is the great teacher of mankind. Beneath its breath souls develop.

Passion is always suffering, even when gratified.

With our parents we bury our past, with our children our future.

The believer who has never doubted will hardly convert a doubter.