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.

In the meantime, cling tooth and nail to the following rule: not to give in to adversity, not to trust prosperity, and always take full note of fortune's habit of behaving just as she pleases.

Live among others as if God beheld you; speak to God as if others were listening.

Why does no one confess his sins? Because he is yet in them. It is for a man who has awoke from sleep to tell his dreams.

Epileptics know by signs when attacks are imminent and take precautions accordingly; we must do the same in regard to anger

Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher

Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.