Such is the blindness, nay the insanity of mankind, that some men are driven to death by the fear of it.
Life is divided into three periods: that which has been, that which is, that which will be. Of these the present is short, the future is doubtful, the past is certain.
When you die, it will not be because you are sick, but because you were alive.
Be not dazzled by beauty, but look for those inward qualities which are lasting.
It is never too late to learn what is always necessary to know.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested destroys its chance of revenge.