A man endures misfortune without complaint.

The greatest misfortune of the wise man and the greatest unhappiness of the fool are based upon convention.

The world resembles a stage on which every man is playing a part.

There are two contrary impulses which govern this man's brain-the one sane, and the other eccentric. They alternate at regular intervals.

Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.

Why does God endow us with compassion?