Passion Is Always Suffering, Even When Gratified.

What You Wish To Do You Are Apt To Think You Ought To Do.

To Be Young Is Delightful; To Be Old Is Comfortable.

Whoever Prefers The Material Comforts Of Life Over Intellectual Wealth Is Like The Owner Of A Palace Who Moves Into The Servants’ Quarters And Leaves The Sumptuous Rooms Empty.

How Wise Must One Be To Be Always Kind.

The Mediocre Always Feel As If They're Fighting For Their Lives When Confronted By The Excellent.