To our own sorrows serious heed we give, But for another?s we soon cease to grieve.

Humble in a humble state and great in greatness, I will work out the divinity that is busy within my mind.

O my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.

Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection

My God grant me love for that which has splendor, but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.

The noblest of the elements is water

There are many roads to happiness, if the gods assent.