...nothing is so entirely admirable as a man bravely wretched.

There are more people abusive to others than lie open to abuse themselves; but the humor goes round, and he that laughs at me today will have somebody to laugh at him tomorrow.

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

The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.

We never reflect how pleasant it is to ask for nothing.

The gladiator is formulating his plan in the arena or essentially Too late.

We gain so much by quickness, and lose so much by slowness.