After my spectacular failures, I could not be satisfied with an ordinary success.
Prudence does not make people happy; it merely deprives them of the excitement of being constantly in trouble.
The mind scolds the heart, which makes excuses and goes its own way.
Adversity can strengthen us if it does not go on too long.
We express disappointment in everything except ourselves.
Striving toward a goal puts a more pleasing construction on our advance toward death.