We ought so to behave to one another as to avoid making enemies of our friends, and at the same time to make friends of our enemies.

Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself.

It is required to find the infinitely big inside what's infinitely small to feel the presence of God.

Many words befall men, mean and noble alike; do not be astonished by them, nor allow yourself to be constrained.

Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.

If there be light, then there is darkness; if cold, heat; if height, depth; if solid, fluid; if hard, soft; if rough, smooth; if calm, tempest; if prosperity, adversity; if life, death.

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.