Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish.

Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.

The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what he is.

Be Yourself -The man who is neither bent upon pleasing his fellows nor afraid of offending them will enjoy great peace.

For man plans, but God arranges.

If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?

Oh, how quickly the world's glory passes away.