Revolutions are not made with rosewater

The world's a nettle. Disturb it, it stings. Grasp it firmly, it stings not.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

Patience is the courage of the conqueror, the strength of man against destiny

A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.

The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it.