Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.

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.

It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.

Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.

Do not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.

Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.

There is but one genuine love potion - consideration.