A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.

If it were not for hope, the heart would break

A person's character is revealed by their speech

Poor in my youth, and in life's later scenes - Rich to no end, I curse my natal hour, Who naught enjoyed while young, denied the means; And naught when old enjoyed, denied the power

Success has many friends

If you do not have brains you have legs.