The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they fall.
Not to feel one's misfortunes is not human, not to bear them is not manly.
If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.
The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself.
Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness it is to be expecting evil before it comes.
Philosophy is good advice, and no one gives good advice at the top of his lungs.