Eyes will not see when the heart wishes them to be blind.

Life is divided into three periods: that which has been, that which is, that which will be. Of these the present is short, the future is doubtful, the past is certain.

It is expedient for the victor to wish for peace restored; for the vanquished it is necessary.

Poverty with joy isn't poverty at all. The poor man is not one who has little, but one who hankers after more.

If God adds another day to our life, let us receive it gladly.

Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember.

Cling tooth and nail to the following rule: Not to give in to adversity, never to trust prosperity, and always to take full note of fortune's habit of behaving just as she pleases, treating her as if she were actually going to do everything it is in her power to do. Whatever you have been expecting for some time comes as less of a shock.