Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.
In whatever direction you turn, you will see God coming to meet you; nothing is void of him, he himself fills all his work.
True wisdom consists in not departing from nature and in molding our conduct according to her laws and model.
Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.