Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.

If thou tellest the sorrows of thy heart, let it be to him in whose countenance thou mayst be assured of prompt consolation.

The covetous map explores the whole world in pursuit of a subsistence, and fate is close at his heels.

The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one.

Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.

Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.

Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.