The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
Why should he who is scared be careful?
The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.