War is sweet to them that know it not.

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

Even success softens not the heart of the envious.

Learn what you are and be such.

If one but tell a thing well, it moves on with undying voice, and over the fruitful earth and across the sea goes the bright gleam of noble deeds ever unquenchable.

Forge thy tongue on an anvil of truth and what flies up, though it be but a spark, will have light.

To be envied is a nobler fate than to be pitied.