He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be moved, even with a crane
Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.