It is best to know the worst at once.
The gods confound the man who first found out How to distinguish hours! Confound him, too, Who in this place set up a sun-dial, To cut and hack my days so wretchedly Into small portions.
Not by age but by capacity is wisdom acquired.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy those who are well to do.
Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.
I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.