Love has both its gall and honey in abundance: it has sweetness to the taste, but it presents bitterness also to satiety.

A well-balanced mind is the best remedy against affliction.

I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.

Courage is its own reward.

He that would eat the nut must crack the shell.

He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.

All men love themselves.