No one can have all he desires.
The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes.... The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.
Look at the stars lighting up the sky: no one of them stays in the same place.
The worst thing about getting old is evil men cease to fear you
Many person might have achieved wisdom had they not supposed that they already possessed it.
Not to feel one's misfortunes is not human, not to bear them is not manly.