Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness it is to be expecting evil before it comes.
A troubled countenance oft discloses much.
Friendship always benefits; love sometimes injures.
The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man. It is more powerful than external circumstances.
He is a king who fears nothing, he is a king who desires nothing!
The physician cannot prescribe by letter, he must feel the pulse.