The spirit in which a thing is given determines that in which the debt is acknowledged; it's the intention, not the face-value of the gift, that's weighed.

He who is penitent is almost innocent.

He shows a greater mind who does not restrain his laughter, than he who does not deny his tears.

What must be shall be; and that which is a necessity to him that struggles, is little more than choice to him that is willing.

He is a king who fears nothing, he is a king who desires nothing!

Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness it is to be expecting evil before it comes.

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