There is no power greater than true affection.

There's one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.

We suffer more often in imagination than in reality. [We must learn to control and focus the force of our imagination on the good, bright side so it is positive and constructive helping ourselves and others, rather than let its force focus on the bad, dark side so it is negative and destructive hurting ourselves and others!]

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause for sorrow has arisen.

To be feared is to fear. No one has been able to strike terror into others and at the same time enjoy peace of mind.

The worst evil of all is to leave the ranks of the living before one dies.

This is the law of benefits between men; the one ought to forget at once what was given, and the other ought never to forget what he has received.