He shows a greater mind who does not restrain his laughter, than he who does not deny his tears.
Great is he who enjoys his earthenware as if it were plate, and not less great is the man to whom all his plate is no more that earthenware.
If you would judge, understand.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the afflicted, denies it.
This life is only a prelude to eternity.
Success is not greedy, as people think, but insignificant. That is why it satisfies nobody.