What is allowed us is disagreeable, what is denied us causes us intense desire.
Opportunity is ever worth expecting; let your hood be ever hanging ready. The fish will be in the pool where you least imagine it to be.
Sleep ... peace of the soul, who puttest care to flight.
Although the power is lacking, the will is commendable.
Fair peace is becoming to men; fierce anger belongs to beasts.
He, who is not prepared today, will be less so tomorrow.