Time itself flows on with constant motion, just like a river: for no more than a river can the fleeting hour stand still. As wave is driven on by wave, and, itself pursued, pursues the one before, so the moments of time at once flee and follow, and are ever new.

There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.

Do not believe hastily.

An anthill increases by accumulation. Medicine is consumed by distribution. That which is feared lessens by association. This is the thing to understand.

We always strive after what is forbidden, and desire the things refused us.

So long as you are secure you will count many friends; if your life becomes clouded you will be alone.

The glow of inspiration warms us; this holy rapture springs from the seeds of the Divine mind sown in man.