Oh rage! Oh despair! Oh age, my enemy!
He who allows me to rule is in fact my master
He who forgives readily only invites offense.
In relating our misfortunes, we often feel them lightened.
The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.
Just as We never taste happiness in perfection, our most fortunate successes are mixed with sadness. So too we never taste sadness completely, as things could always be worse in some way and for this we can be grateful.