Sadness usually results from one of the following causes either when a man does not succeed, or is ashamed of his success.

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!]

The body is not a permanent dwelling, but a sort of inn which is to be left behind when one perceives that one is a burden to the host.

God has given some gifts to the whole human race, from which no one is excluded.

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

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

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