It is not the man who has little, but he who desires more, that is poor.

The fortune of war is always doubtful.

You must know for which harbor you are headed, if you are to catch the right wind to take you there.

Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable position.

When one has lost a friend one's eyes should be neither dry nor streaming. Tears, yes, there should be, but not lamentation.

The artist finds a greater pleasure in painting than in having completed the picture.

The best ideas are common property.