Where fear is, happiness is not.

Demand not that I am the equal of the greatest, only that I am better than the wicked.

Although a man has so well purged his mind that nothing can trouble or deceive him any more, yet he reached his present innocence through sin.

Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.

To the stars through difficulties.

If you don't know, ask. You will be a fool for the moment, but a wise man for the rest of your life.

What difference does it make, after all, what your position in life is if you dislike it yourself?