Reason is God's crowning gift to man.
Children are the anchors of a mother's life.
Desire looks clear from the eyes of a lovely bride: power as strong as the founded world
Shame brings no advantage in misfortunes, for silence (of the accused) is the ally of the speaker.
The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.
Kindness gives birth to kindness.