If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.

His head was turned by too great success.

It is essential to make oneself used to putting up with a little. Even the wealthy and the well provided are continually met and frustrated by difficult times and situations. It is in no man's power to have whatever he wants; but he has it in his power not to wish for what he hasn't got, and cheerfully make the most of the things that do come his way.

Successful villany is called virtue.

A man who suffers or stresses before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary

Many men would have arrived at wisdom had they not believed themselves to have arrived there already.

Sovereignty over any foreign land is insecure.