Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
Such are thou and I: but what I am thou canst not be; what thou art any one of the multitude may be.
It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, "I will live." To-morrow's life is too late; live to-day.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
Be merry if you are wise.