As desire recedes, the world becomes clear, pale, and empty.

My intentions go one way, my desires another. Thus I feel both self-indulgent and deprived.

Wisdom cannot prevent a fall, but may cushion it.

Jealousy is inconsolable because it cannot know the beloved

Facts do not give advice.

Failure makes us envious. Success makes us greedy.

Sincerity guarantees nothing but itself.