Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.
Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
There is but one genuine love potion - consideration.
Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
He who labors diligently need never despair for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.