Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.
Obedience is yielded more readily to one who commands gently.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.
We sought therefore to amend our will, and not to suffer it through despite to languish long time in error.
A man who suffers or stresses before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary