No wind blows in favor of a ship without direction.

No tree becomes rooted and sturdy unless many a wind assails it. For by its very tossing it tightens its grip and plants its roots more securely; the fragile trees are those that have grown in a sunny valley.

He deserves praise who does not what he may, but what he ought.

You cease to be afraid when you cease to hope; for hope is accompanied by fear.

There is nothing which persevering effort and unceasing and diligent care cannot accomplish.

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause for sorrow has arisen.

There is more heroism in self-denial than in deeds of arms.