I have never seen a man lost who was on a straight path.
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.
Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!
Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.
That sorrow which is the harbinger of joy is preferable to the joy which is followed by sorrow.