Sorrow is better than laughter; for, by the sadness of the countenance, the heart is made better.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
The lesser of two evils is still evil.
Riches are a stronghold in the imagination of a rich man.
He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. from the Book of Proverbs
The desire, which is accomplished, is sweet to the soul.