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

Passion is always suffering, even when gratified.

Nothing is so often and so irrevocably missed as the opportunity which crops up daily.

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

Blessed is trust, for it blesses both those who have it to give and those who receive it.

All that is due to us will be paid, although not perhaps by those to whom we have lent.

Have patience with the quarrelsomeness of the stupid. It is not easy to comprehend that one does not comprehend.