A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
I have often found a small stream at its fountain-head, that, when followed up, carried away the camel with his load.
To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
That sorrow which is the harbinger of joy is preferable to the joy which is followed by sorrow.
Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
Be thou good thyself, and let people speak evil of thee; it is better than to be wicked, and that they should consider thee as good.