The workman still is greater than his work.
No man alive can say, This shall not happen to me.
It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
If you want to live your whole life free from pain you must become either a god or else a corpse. Consider other men's troubles and that will comfort you.
Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.