Pain, scorned by yonder gout-ridden wretch, endured by yonder dyspeptic in the midst of his dainties, borne bravely by the girl in travail. Slight thou art, if I can bear thee, short thou art if I cannot bear thee!

Life's like a play; it's not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.

Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.

The Fates guide those who go willingly. Those who do not, they drag.

Throughout the whole of life one must continue to learn to live and what will amaze you even more, throughout life you must learn to die. Seneca (Roman philosopher)

If you would judge, understand.

I require myself not to be equal to the best, but to be better then the bad.