If I only have the will to be grateful, I am so.

No one can have all he desires.

There has not been any great talent without an element of madness. -Nullum magnum ingenium sine mixtura dementiae fuit

It is true greatness to have in one the frailty of a man and the security of a god.

If wisdom were offered me with this restriction, that I should keep it close and not communicate it, I would refuse the gift.

His head was turned by too great success.

The great thing is to know when to speak and when to keep quiet.